In this article we will formulate a Cardinals vs Brewers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 21st at Busch Stadium.
Brewers offense Impressed on Saturday
The Brewers offense sure impressed on Saturday, scoring 12 runs on the way to the seven run victory. Rhys Hoskins had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs. The Brewers are averaging 5.89 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.16 runs per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 9th. Getting the start for the Brewers will be Colin Rea who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 2.70. In his last start against the Orioles, he went 5.2 innings giving up five hits and two runs.
Cardinals Need Better Pitching
The Cardinals pitching on Saturday was a major issue, and they are going to need the pitching to be a lot better here or this will be another long game. Miles Mikolas went 4.2 innings, giving up nine hits and five runs. The Cardinals are averaging 3.62 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.42 runs per game. The offense is ranked 25th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 11th. Getting the start for the Cardinals will be Sonny Gray, who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. In 11 innings so far this season, he has given up nine hits and zero runs. The Cardinals will play against the Diamondbacks following this series.
St. Louis Cardinals Team Facts
- The Cardinals have lost nine of their last 11 games as home favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Cardinals’ last six games at Busch Stadium.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cardinals’ last three day games at Busch Stadium.
- The Cardinals have lost the first inning in each of their last three day games against NL Central opponents.
- The Cardinals have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five day games.
Milwaukee Brewers Team Facts
- The Brewers have won each of their last seven games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last 10 games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Brewers have won the first inning in each of their last five day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Brewers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Brewers have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
Brewers vs Cardinals Prediction
Saturday’s game was higher scoring, but this game is going to be different. Rea sits with an ERA of 2.70 while Gray sits with an ERA of 0.00. I especially expect Sonny Gray is going to lockdown here, and that is going to be the difference here. Neither offense is going to find a lot of success scoring, and this game is going to end up staying under the total. Back the under to cash.