Brewers Aim for Season-High Win Against Phillies
The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to extend their winning streak to six games as they face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in a crucial early-season game. Milwaukee secured a victory in the series opener with a score of 6-2. Expected to start for Milwaukee is right-hander Chad Patrick (2-4, 2.97 ERA), while the Phillies will counter with left-hander Jesus Luzardo (5-0, 2.15 ERA).
Game Details
- Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
- Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
- Betting Odds: Philadelphia -188 (risk $188 to win $100)
- Over/Under: 8 total runs
Before placing any bets, be sure to check out the predictions from the SportsLine model, which has simulated the game 10,000 times and achieved a profitable record with its MLB money-line picks.
Model’s Best Bets
- Brewers Money Line (+157)
- Over 8 runs (-114)
- Chad Patrick Under 4.5 strikeouts (-160)
Analysis
The Brewers are on a roll, having scored five runs or more in four of their last five games. Patrick has proven reliable, not allowing more than three earned runs in his appearances so far. The model gives the Brewers a 43% chance of winning, making their money line worth a bet.
Further predictions suggest the game’s total runs are likely to exceed 8 given both teams’ scoring abilities this season. The model is projecting 9.0 combined runs.
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