Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers 6/19/2023 – The Arizona Diamondbacks, currently holding a solid 43-28 record, are set to begin a three-game series on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers. After securing a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, the Diamondbacks will aim to continue their winning momentum. In this series opening game, the Diamondbacks will send Merrill Kelly to the mound. The Brewers, on the other hand, will counter with Corbin Burnes. The top MLB betting sites favor the Arizona Diamondbacks to win in this game.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers 6/19/2023
| When: | Monday, June 19, 8:10 PM EDT |
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| Where: | American Family Field. |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers 6/19/2023
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Arizona Diamondbacks | -1.5 (-175) | 7.5 o (-108) | +115 |  |
| Milwaukee Brewers | +1.5 (+155) | 7.5 u (-1120 | -125 | |
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Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been performing well, holding a solid 43-28 record. They continued their success with a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, propelled by Jake McCarthy’s home run that put them ahead. Overall, the D-Backs hit three home runs in the game. As a result, Arizona sits comfortably in first place in the National League West, maintaining a four-game lead over the second-place Los Angeles Dodgers.
Regarding offensive production, left fielder Corbin Carroll has been leading the charge for Arizona with a .307 batting average. He also holds team highs in home runs with 15, hits with 74, and on-base percentage with .389. First baseman Christian Walker has been the team’s leader in RBIs with 45. The Diamondbacks have a team batting average of .264 and a slugging percentage of .440.
Taking the mound for the Diamondbacks on Monday will be right-hander Merrill Kelly. Kelly has been a reliable force for Arizona, boasting an 8-3 record, a 3.04 ERA, and 89 strikeouts. His performance will be crucial as the Diamondbacks look to continue their winning ways.
Arizona retains its top spot in the NL West.
In their previous series, the Diamondbacks rebounded from a loss to the Phillies with a series win against the Guardians. They aim to maintain their momentum as they pursue their sixth consecutive road victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.
On the pitching front, the Diamondbacks have faced some challenges, giving up an average of 4.68 runs per game. Opponents hold a .254 batting average against the Diamondbacks, placing them 23rd in the league.
In Merrill Kelly’s most recent start, he allowed three hits and three runs over six innings, resulting in a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Diamondbacks will rely on a stronger performance from him as they strive to secure a victory against the Brewers.
Players to watch: Ketel Marte 2B (GP 66, AB 253, R 49, H 73, 2B 12, 3B 4, HR 10, RBI 30, TB 123, BB 28, SO 44, SB 6, AVG 0.289, OBP 0.365, SLG 0.486, OPS 0.851, WAR 2.8, Christian Walker 1B (GP 67, AB 253, R 39, H 67, 2B 18, 3B 0, HR 14, RBI 45, TB 127, BB 25, SO 51, SB 1, AVG 0.265, OBP 0.331, SLG 0.502, OPS 0.833, WAR 1.7
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, improving their record to 36-34. Wade Miley made a triumphant return from the injured list, securing a win in his first start after a month of absence. Joey Wiemer contributed to the Brewers’ success with a home run. Following a six-game losing streak, Milwaukee has won two consecutive games, propelling them to the top spot in the National League Central, holding a slim half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds.
Christian Yelich has been leading the charge for the Brewers with a .266 batting average, along with team highs in hits (66) and on-base percentage (.361). Meanwhile, Rowdy Tellez has emerged as the team’s home run leader with 12, while Brian Anderson holds the top spot in RBIs with 34. As the Brewers prepare to face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, they will send Corbin Burnes to the mound. Burnes, a right-hander, holds a 5-4 record, a 3.44 ERA, and 83 strikeouts.
Milwaukee stays on top of the NL Central.
Currently playing well with two wins in their last three games, the Brewers seek to strengthen their position atop the NL Central standings by increasing their division lead. However, they face a tough challenge from the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have been performing admirably. A victory over the Diamondbacks would give the Brewers their third win in the last four games.
The Brewers have been solid on the pitching side, allowing an average of 4.33 runs per game. Opponents hold a .240 batting average against the Brewers, placing them eighth in the league. Their pitching staff’s ERA of 4.06 ranks 12th, while their 1.28 WHIP places them 14th.
In Corbin Burnes’ most recent start, he gave up seven hits and three runs over six innings, resulting in a 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Brewers will rely on a more robust performance from him as they aim to secure a win against the Diamondbacks.
Players to watch: Christian Yelich LF (GP 68, AB 251, R 49, H 68, 2B 14, 3B 0, HR 9, RBI 30, TB 109, BB 35, SO 66, SB 16, AVG 0.271, OBP 0.367, SLG 0.434, OPS 0.801, WAR 2.1, Brian Anderson 3B (GP 68, AB 231, R 30, H 52, 2B 9, 3B 1, HR 9, RBI 34, TB 90, BB 31, SO 75, SB 0, AVG 0.225, OBP 0.325, SLG 0.39, OPS 0.714, WAR 0.8
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Numbers
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last seven games against an opponent in the National League Central Division.
Arizona is 5-0 SU in their last five games on the road.
Arizona is 2-13 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee are 3-6 SU in their last nine games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last five games against Arizona.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last six games at home.
Milwaukee is 13-2 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Arizona.
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in their last eight games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last ten games played on a Monday.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks
The Milwaukee Brewers have shown resilience, returning from a six-game losing skid to win their last two contests. With a narrow lead in the NL Central, they look to extend their division lead with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. But, the Arizona Diamondbacks are too strong and will win here, as predicted by the best baseball bets today.
Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 2.
