Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/6

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will visit the St. Louis Cardinals for an afternoon game at Busch Stadium. The Brewers have a record of 18-15, placing them fourth in the NL Central. They have gone 5-5 in their last ten games. Milwaukee’s manager is Pat Murphy, with Eric Theisen as the hitting coach and Chris Hook as the pitching coach. The Brewers are looking to improve their road record, currently at 8-7.

The Cardinals, with a 20-14 record, hold the third spot in the same division. They have a slightly better recent form, with a 6-4 record in their last ten games. Oliver Marmol manages the team, assisted by Brant Brown for hitting and Dusty Blake for pitching. St. Louis has a home record of 9-9 and aims to maintain their division lead with a perfect 4-0 division record so far. The weather forecast indicates overcast clouds with a light breeze.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown a mix of outcomes in their recent games. They lost to the St. Louis Cardinals on May 4th, with a score of 6-3. Despite the loss, Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio had good performances at the plate, with Turang hitting a home run.

In the game against the Washington Nationals on May 3rd, the Brewers fell short by one run, losing 3-2. Brandon Lockridge contributed with a double in that game. Their previous game on May 2nd against the Nationals resulted in a 4-1 victory, with Kyle Harrison pitching six strong innings.

The Brewers have been able to generate offense with their top hitters like Brice Turang, who has a .304 batting average. William Contreras also stands out with a .295 average and 23 RBIs. As they face the Cardinals again, Jacob Misiorowski will take the mound, bringing a 2.84 ERA into the game.

Brewers vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -117, Cardinals Moneyline -103, Brewers Runline -1.5 (+145), Cardinals Runline +1.5 (-177), Total Over 8.5 (-104), Total Under 8.5 (-118)

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming off a solid win against the Milwaukee Brewers, scoring 6-3. Kyle Leahy pitched for 5 1/3 innings, allowing only one earned run. JJ Wetherholt and Iván Herrera contributed significantly with multiple hits and RBIs.

In their previous game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cardinals fell short with a 4-1 loss. Dustin May pitched six innings, giving up three earned runs. The team managed seven hits but failed to score beyond a single run.

The Cardinals secured a close win against the Dodgers earlier in the series, with a score of 3-2. Michael McGreevy had a strong outing with no earned runs over six innings. Jordan Walker hit a home run, helping the team edge out a narrow victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers are favored to win with a moneyline of -117. Their strong pitching, with a 3.64 ERA and a low opponent batting average of .233, gives them an edge. The Cardinals’ pitching struggles with a 4.50 ERA, making the Brewers the pick to win. The projected score is Brewers 5, Cardinals 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Brewers’ pitching is solid, but the Cardinals have a high slugging percentage, ranked 7th. This suggests potential for scoring. The projected total of 9 runs makes the over the recommendation.