Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/4

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB regular season game. The game will be held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. It is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:45 PM.

Milwaukee enters with an 18-15 record and is fourth in the NL Central. St. Louis has a 20-14 record and sits third in the division. Chad Patrick will pitch for the Brewers, while Kyle Leahy is on the mound for the Cardinals.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They scored a 4-1 win on May 2nd and a 6-1 win on May 1st against the Nationals. However, they lost 3-2 on May 3rd, indicating some inconsistency in their performance.

Brice Turang stands out with a .291 batting average and 20 RBIs this season. William Contreras is also a key player with a .298 batting average and 23 RBIs. These players are crucial for the Brewers’ offensive strategy in upcoming games.

On the pitching side, Chad Patrick is set to start against the Cardinals. He has a 2-1 record with a 2.57 ERA this season. The Brewers will rely on him to keep the Cardinals’ hitters at bay and lead the team to a win.

Brewers vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -114, Cardinals Moneyline -105

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy at home with recent games against the Dodgers. They took two wins out of three in the series. They scored seven runs in the first game on May 1st and managed a tight 3-2 win on May 2nd.

In the hitting department, Jordan Walker has been a standout. He hit .307 with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs this season. Alec Burleson also played well, holding a .279 average with 5 home runs and 28 RBIs.

The Cardinals’ pitching has been a mixed bag. Their team ERA of 4.54 ranks 23rd in the league. Kyle Leahy, with a 5.52 ERA, is set to start the next game against the Brewers.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers are favored to win with a moneyline of -114. The Cardinals have a moneyline of -105. The Brewers have a better earned run average and batting average against, which gives them an edge in pitching. The projected score is Brewers 5, Cardinals 4. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Brewers to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Brewers have a strong pitching record, while the Cardinals have been giving up more runs. The projected total score is 9, which suggests the game could go over the set total. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at 8.0 (-115).