MLB

Brewers vs Cardinals

Arch rivals meet as September pressure squeezes every pitch

St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals (72-75) VS Brewers (89-58)

13 Sep 2025 | 8:15 PM ET | Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

Milwaukee Brewers
Moneyline Pick - Milwaukee Brewers (-165): B

Milwaukee lines up with both form and roster advantages in its favor, led by a starter who has been dealing at an elite level and a bullpen that just regained its All-Star closer. The Brewers’ offense also brings matchup confidence, particularly with Yelich’s success in this park, giving them a proven middle-of-the-order threat to anchor run production. St. Louis, meanwhile, enters with lineup holes, bullpen wear, and recent struggles that limit their margin for error. With postseason seeding motivation adding urgency, Milwaukee holds the clear upper hand.

From a betting standpoint, the price sits on the heavier side but is backed by performance trends and roster context. The prediction is the Brewers outright, with the pick to back Milwaukee as the safer side even at chalk. Between a locked-in rotation arm and a refreshed relief corps, this is a matchup that favors control from start to finish.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 13/09/2025 at 9:40am

Over/Under Pick - Over 7.5 (-120): C+

Milwaukee’s offense is in strong form, averaging steady run support during its recent surge, and the matchup sets up for more production. With Peralta handling the front end, the Brewers should get length on the mound, but their lineup faces a Cardinals staff that has struggled with bullpen fatigue and inconsistent command. Yelich’s track record at Busch Stadium and the Brewers’ playoff urgency add further motivation to push for insurance runs deep into the game. St. Louis, even with injuries, can still contribute with enough timely contact to pressure Milwaukee’s middle relief, giving this contest a profile that leans toward scoring.

From a betting standpoint, the total looks reachable given Milwaukee’s current offensive rhythm and the Cardinals’ vulnerabilities late. The prediction leans toward a higher-scoring game than oddsmakers project, and the pick is the over. It’s a play built on both the Brewers’ hot bats and the likelihood that St. Louis chips in enough to push the combined number north.

This prediction gets a C+ grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 13/09/2025 at 9:41am

Spread Pick - Milwaukee Brewers, -1.5 (-130): B-

Milwaukee brings the right blend of offensive production, defensive reliability, and bullpen depth to cover a run line on the road. Yelich’s hot stretch provides a steady spark for the lineup, while the defense behind Peralta minimizes risk in close innings. St. Louis has struggled badly in tight contests all season, and with a key bullpen arm still unavailable, their ability to keep things within a run is further compromised. Add in Milwaukee’s playoff drive and the stability provided by a frontline starter, and the setup points toward a result that stretches beyond a single-score margin.

From a betting perspective, the run line offers stronger value than the moneyline given the current form and matchup edges. The prediction is for Milwaukee to take control and separate late, and the pick is the Brewers at -1.5. With offensive momentum and superior execution in big spots, this bet carries solid backing.

This prediction gets a B- grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 13/09/2025 at 9:42am

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