Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/9

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB regular season game. The game will be held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. The Brewers come into this game with a record of 58-34, sitting at the top of the NL Central Division.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals hold a record of 48-43 and are ranked third in the division. The Brewers’ Logan Henderson will face the Cardinals’ Andre Pallante on the mound. The game is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 7:45 PM, with overcast clouds expected.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a win against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 7th with a 4-3 score. In that game, Jacob Misiorowski pitched impressively with 11 strikeouts over seven innings. This helped the Brewers limit the Cardinals to only five hits.

Offensively, the Brewers have been consistent in their hitting. Christian Yelich had a good game on July 7th, contributing with two RBIs. Brice Turang and Jake Bauers have also been key players, each hitting above .260 for the season. Bauers leads the team with 16 home runs.

On the mound, the Brewers have a strong pitching lineup. Logan Henderson is expected to start the next game with a 2.74 ERA this season. The team ranks first in the league for earned run average, highlighting their effective pitching strategy.

Brewers vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -130, Cardinals Moneyline +109

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have been on a rollercoaster in recent games. They secured a solid 5-1 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 8th, thanks to Michael McGreevy’s strong performance on the mound. Alec Burleson and José Fermín contributed with key home runs.

In the previous games, the Cardinals faced challenges. They lost 4-3 to the Brewers on July 7th, despite home runs from Jordan Walker and Iván Herrera. The team also fell short in another 10-2 loss to the Brewers, with Nelson Velázquez hitting a home run.

Overall, the Cardinals’ batting average for the season stands at .245, ranking 10th. Their slugging percentage is at .394, and they have hit 104 home runs so far. On the pitching side, Andre Pallante is expected to start the next game with a 10-5 record and a 3.60 ERA.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers are favored with a moneyline of -130 against the Cardinals at +109. The Brewers have a strong pitching staff, leading the league with a 3.33 ERA and a .217 batting average against. Given these stats, the Brewers are the pick to win the game with a projected score of Brewers 5, Cardinals 3.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -108 and the under at -112. The Cardinals have an ERA of 4.16, which ranks 13th, and their hitting ranks lower in several categories. With the Brewers’ strong pitching, the game is likely to stay under the total of 8.5 runs.