Milwaukee Brewers vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/31

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to visit the Houston Astros for an MLB regular season game. The Brewers have a record of 34-21 and are first in the NL Central. They recently lost their last game but have won 7 of their last 10. The Astros hold a 27-33 record, sitting fourth in the AL West. They won their last game and have also won 7 of their last 10. The game will take place at Daikin Park in Houston, with a retractable roof to handle the weather conditions.

Jacob Misiorowski is the probable starting pitcher for the Brewers. He holds a record of 5-2 this season, with an ERA of 1.83. His WHIP is 0.83, and he has 100 strikeouts. The Astros will likely start Tatsuya Imai. Imai has a 2-2 record and an ERA of 6.17. His WHIP stands at 1.50, with 23 strikeouts. The game is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:10 PM and will be broadcasted on the BREW channel.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a 5-4 win against the Houston Astros on May 29th, with Jackson Chourio and David Hamilton each hitting home runs. However, they struggled on May 30th, losing 9-2 to the Astros, managing only six hits and no home runs.

Brice Turang and William Contreras are key players for the Brewers. Turang has a .268 batting average with seven home runs and 31 RBIs. Contreras is hitting .295 with four home runs and 34 RBIs, making him a reliable contributor to the lineup.

The Brewers’ pitching staff ranks well with a 3.23 ERA, placing them 4th in the league. Jacob Misiorowski stands out with a 1.83 ERA and 100 strikeouts this season. As they prepare for their next game, they aim to bounce back and strengthen their performance on the road.

Brewers vs Astros Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Houston Astros
  • Venue: Daikin Park in Houston, TX
  • Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -187, Astros Moneyline +156, Brewers Runline -1.5 (-105), Astros Runline +1.5 (-116), Total Over 7.5 (-114), Total Under 7.5 (-106)

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 30th with a score of 9-2. Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker both hit home runs to lead the team in scoring.

In their game on May 29th, the Astros lost 5-4 to the Brewers. Cam Smith was a standout hitter with a home run and two RBIs. The Astros had six hits in that game but fell short by one run.

Against the Texas Rangers on May 28th, the Astros secured a 5-1 win. Spencer Arrighetti pitched six solid innings with only one earned run. Isaac Paredes contributed with a home run and two RBIs to help the Astros win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers are favored on the moneyline at -187, while the Astros are at +156. The Brewers have a strong pitching edge with a 3.23 ERA, ranked 4th, compared to the Astros’ 4.97 ERA, ranked 29th. This advantage suggests picking the Brewers to win, with a projected score of 5-3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs, with the over at -114 and the under at -106. The Brewers’ solid pitching and the Astros’ lower-ranked offense suggest a lower-scoring game. Therefore, the pick is the under, with a projected total of 8 runs.