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

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB regular season game. The Brewers have a record of 18-15 and rank 4th in their division. They are coming off a loss and have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games.

The Cardinals hold a 20-14 record and are 3rd in the division. They also lost their last game but have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. The game will be at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, with a cool and overcast weather forecast.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have been having a mixed season. Their team batting average stands at .239, ranking 12th in the league. They have an on-base percentage of .332, placing them 7th, which shows they are good at getting on base.

Pitching has been a stronger point for the Brewers. Their team ERA is 3.56, which ranks 4th. They have given up the fewest home runs, with only 28 allowed so far.

In recent games, Brice Turang has been a standout player. He has a batting average of .291 with 4 home runs and 20 RBIs. William Contreras is also performing well, holding a .298 average with 23 RBIs.

Brewers vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -109, Cardinals Moneyline -111, Brewers Runline -1.5 (+152), Cardinals Runline +1.5 (-184), Total Over 8.0 (-109), Total Under 8.0 (-112)

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have been playing solid baseball at home. They recently defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 with 11 hits. Kyle Leahy was strong on the mound, allowing just one earned run over 5 1/3 innings.

In a recent series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cardinals won two out of three games. They had a notable victory, winning 7-2, with Jordan Walker leading the offense with four hits. Their pitching was effective, with Matthew Liberatore allowing just two earned runs over 5 2/3 innings.

The Cardinals have a strong lineup that includes Jordan Walker, who is hitting .307 with 10 home runs. Alec Burleson also adds power with five home runs and 28 RBIs. Andre Pallante is set to start on the mound, carrying a 3-2 record and a 3.73 ERA this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers have a slight edge over the Cardinals with a moneyline of -109 compared to -111 for the Cardinals. The Brewers’ pitching is strong with a 3.56 ERA, ranked 4th in the league. This gives them a better chance to control the game. Our pick is the Brewers to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs, with the over at -109 and the under at -112. The Brewers’ solid pitching and the Cardinals’ lower batting average of .241 suggest a lower-scoring game. We recommend taking the under 8.0 runs for this matchup.