Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals 9/20/2023 Forecast, Picks and Tips

Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals 9/20/2023 – Two formidable teams, the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals, are locked in a competitive struggle as they square off for an exciting MLB battle. As we delve into the statistics of this game, we’ll explore the intricacies of their performances, from batting averages to pitching. Join us in dissecting the numbers and getting a clearer picture of these two baseball giants. Meanwhile, the baseball betting picks today are updated for bettors to place their bets on their favorite teams.

Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals 9/20/2023

Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals 9/20/2023

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Brewers	+1.5 (-210)	+100	8.5 o (-120)
Cardinals	-1.5 (+180)	-110	8.5 u (+100)

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Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a commendable season, maintaining an average of 4.4 runs per game, which places them 19th in the league. So far, they’ve notched a total of 665 runs and hold a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .318. Demonstrating their power at the plate, the Brewers have compiled 222 doubles and launched 152 baseballs out of the park. They’ve also tallied 634 RBIs and connected for 1,186 hits while maintaining a batting average of .238. The Brewers exhibit a slugging percentage of .380 and have struck out opposing batters 1,316 times while drawing 545 walks.

Pitching-wise, the Brewers boast a team ERA of 3.78 for the season, ranking them fourth in all of baseball. Their pitching staff has impressively struck out 1,322 hitters but has allowed 186 home runs and 611 total runs (second in the league). The staff has issued 447 walks, resulting in a Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) of 4.22. In terms of hits surrendered, Milwaukee has given up 1,125, equating to 7.6 per 9 innings, and allowed 561 earned runs. They maintain a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.96 and hold a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) of 1.18.

Brewers’ Bullpen Stats and Adrian Houser’s Pitching in Upcoming Matchup

When it comes to the bullpen, the Brewers have deployed 478 relievers this season. These relievers have inherited 158 base runners, and 32.3% of them have crossed the plate. In terms of saves, the Brewers have successfully closed out 44 games but have faltered in 24 out of 68 save opportunities. Their save rate stands at 64.7%, and they’ve entered the game in 163 save situations. Impressively, the Brewers’ relievers have racked up 94 holds, ranking them sixth in all of baseball. They’ve taken the mound with runners on base 115 times and have appeared in high-leverage situations 168 times.

Pitcher Adrian Houser (6-4, 4.53 ERA) will take the mound for the Brewers in this matchup.

Players to watch: Christian Yelich LF (GP 137, AB 525, R 98, H 143, 2B 31, 3B 1, HR 17, RBI 70, TB 227, BB 72, SO 133, SB 27, AVG 0.272, OBP 0.363, SLG 0.432, OPS 0.795, WAR 2.7, Willy Adames SS (GP 138, AB 515, R 67, H 109, 2B 24, 3B 2, HR 24, RBI 77, TB 209, BB 64, SO 151, SB 5, AVG 0.212, OBP 0.303, SLG 0.406, OPS 0.709, WAR 2.2

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have been navigating a season characterized by ups and downs. Offensively, the Cardinals have a slugging percentage of .422 and score an average of 4.52 runs per game, placing them 17th in the league. They’ve registered 242 doubles, drawn 520 walks, and accumulated 678 runs. Notably, St. Louis has launched 203 home runs and recorded 657 RBIs. However, they’ve also been struck out 1,234 times, ranking them 21st in the league, while accumulating 1,289 hits. The Cardinals boast a team on-base percentage of .327 and a team batting average of .252 for the season.

On the pitching front, the Cardinals maintain a team WHIP of 1.449 and have a FIP of 4.38. This season, they rank 29th in total hits allowed, conceding 1,425 hits. The St. Louis pitching staff has given up 755 runs, resulting in a team ERA of 4.72, with 694 earned runs. The staff’s strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 7.70 (1,129 strikeouts versus 491 walks), and they’ve surrendered 160 home runs. In terms of runs allowed per 9 innings, the Cardinals give up 5.14, placing them 24th in baseball.

Brewers Hold Strong NL Central Lead with Stellar Pitching; Cardinals Seek Offensive Consistency

As the Brewers look to secure more wins after an impressive streak, they hold a six-game lead in the NL Central. The Brewers’ pitching staff stands out, ranking fourth in ERA (3.79), second in WHIP (1.18), and sixth in quality starts (66). However, their offense is currently 19th in runs per game (4.45), 26th in batting average (.239), and 25th in homers (153). Notable contributors include Christian Yelich with 143 hits and 70 RBIs, along with William Contreras and Willy Adames, who have combined for 252 hits and 152 RBIs.

The Cardinals, on the other hand, are seeking consistency and have split their last 10 games. Despite being out of the playoff race, they have notable strengths in their offense, ranking 17th in runs per game (4.51), 14th in batting average (.252), and ninth in homers (204). Key players include Paul Goldschmidt with 153 hits and 78 RBIs, as well as Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras, who have combined for 262 hits and 160 RBIs.

Pitcher Zack Thompson (5-6, 4.34 ERA) will get the nod for the Cardinals in this contest.

Players to watch: Paul Goldschmidt 1B (GP 146, AB 568, R 85, H 153, 2B 28, 3B 0, HR 25, RBI 78, TB 256, BB 83, SO 154, SB 11, AVG 0.269, OBP 0.364, SLG 0.451, OPS 0.814, WAR 3.5, Nolan Arenado 3B (GP 143, AB 557, R 71, H 149, 2B 26, 3B 2, HR 26, RBI 93, TB 257, BB 41, SO 100, SB 3, AVG 0.268, OBP 0.317, SLG 0.461, OPS 0.778, WAR 2.6

Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Numbers

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Milwaukee Brewers

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games.
Milwaukee are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis.
Milwaukee are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the National League.
Milwaukee are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division.

St. Louis Cardinals

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis’ last 11 games against Milwaukee.
Total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis’ last 7 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’ last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee.
St. Louis are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National League.
St. Louis are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division.