Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/7

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Busch Stadium to play against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers hold a record of 56-33, ranking first in the NL Central. They have won their last two games and are 6-4 in their last ten.

The Cardinals, with a record of 47-41, are third in the division. They are on a two-game losing streak and have a 5-5 record over their last ten games. The weather forecast for the game is a warm day with light rain and a breeze.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown solid performance in their recent games. They pulled off a close win against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 6th, with a final score of 4-3. Shane Drohan was the starting pitcher, delivering six innings with only one earned run.

Brice Turang and Jake Bauers have been key players for the Brewers this season. Turang holds a batting average of .268 with 12 home runs and 53 RBIs. Bauers is not far behind, with a batting average of .265, 16 home runs, and 54 RBIs.

The Brewers’ pitching staff ranks first in earned run average at 3.32. Their ability to limit hits is evident, as they rank second in batting average against at .218. Their pitchers have also recorded 871 strikeouts, ranking them second in the league.

Brewers vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -145, Cardinals Moneyline +120, Brewers Runline -1.5 (-105), Cardinals Runline +1.5 (-115), Total Over 8.5 (-110), Total Under 8.5 (-110)

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have shown mixed results in their recent games. They recently lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3, despite strong pitching from Dustin May, who allowed no earned runs and struck out seven. Earlier, they faced the Chicago Cubs, winning one game 3-0 with Kyle Leahy pitching five scoreless innings.

Offensively, the Cardinals have been consistent with key players like Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson. Walker leads with a .290 batting average and 20 home runs. Meanwhile, Burleson has been reliable with a .281 average and 63 RBIs, ranking him first in RBIs on the team.

The Cardinals’ batting average stands at .247, placing them eighth in the league. However, their slugging percentage is lower at .395, ranking 14th. The team also ranks high in strikeouts, with 677, showing room for improvement in making contact at the plate.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers are favored to win with a moneyline of -145. Their strong pitching, with an ERA ranked 1st in the league, supports this pick. The Cardinals’ pitching struggles, ranked 12th in ERA, suggest the Brewers have an edge.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Brewers’ pitching, allowing a league-low batting average against, points to a lower-scoring game. A projected score of Brewers 5, Cardinals 3 suggests taking the under at 8.5 (-110) is a solid choice.