Tuesday night features the second of a three-game Wild Card series between the Arizona Diamondbacks (1-0) and the Milwaukee Brewers (0-1).
Having taken the first game of the series 6-3 on Tuesday, the Diamondbacks will be looking to finish the series and earn a date with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. For the Brewers, they are hoping to force a Game 3 with a win on Tuesday.
Arizona finished the season having gone 4-6 in their last 10 MLB games, but they were able to get back on track to open this series. On the road this season, they were 41-40.
Diamondbacks vs Brewers Picks
Take the Diamondbacks to win (+116) and the under 7.5 runs (-110) to hit.
In the NL West, the Diamondbacks finished second, 16 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
For the Brewers, they finished the season 6-4 to end their regular season MLB schedule and have a solid 49-32 record when playing at home.
In terms of the MLB standings for the Brewers, they won the NL Central this season by nine games over the Chicago Cubs.
Heading into this matchup, let’s take a look at our Diamondbacks vs Brewers picks & parlays.
Diamondbacks vs. Brewers Odds
Before determining our Diamondbacks vs Brewers picks & parlays, it is important to analyze the MLB odds.
- Moneyline: The Brewers are slight favorites playing at home. They are -126 to win, while the Diamondbacks’ moneyline sits at +116.
- Spread: In terms of the spread, Arizona is +1.5, with odds of -200. The Brewers are -1.5, with odds of +170.
- Over/Under: The over/under for total runs sits at 7.5. Both the over and the under have odds of -110.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers Picks & Parlays
With the Brewers season hanging on the line, they will look to even the series up against the Diamondbacks. For Arizona, they are trying to avoid a Game 3.
Diamondbacks vs. Brewers Pick:
- Diamondbacks to win (+116) over the Brewers
Diamondbacks vs. Brewers Parlay:
- Diamondbacks to win (+116)
- Under 7.5 runs (-110)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers Information
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers
Location of the game: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 4. 7:08 pm ET.
How to watch: National – ESPN2 | ESPN2-INT
Diamondbacks vs. Brewers Betting Analysis
When considering your MLB picks, it is important to have an idea of the starting matchup. For the Diamondbacks, they will be sending 28-year-old ace Zac Gallen to the mound.
In 34 games this year, his MLB player stats show that he went 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and he had 220 strikeouts in 210 innings of work.
Gallen took the loss in his last start against the Astros after giving up just two earned runs over 6.1 innings. He allowed seven hits and struck out seven in the defeat.
Looking at the MLB teams stats, the Arizona Diamondbacks roster ranks 14th in scoring, averaging 4.60 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.70 runs away from home.
The biggest offensive contributors for the Diamondbacks are Christian Walker (33 HR, 103 RBI, 86 R) and Corbin Carroll (25 HR, 76 RBI, 116 R, 54 SB).
Brewers Turn to Peralta’s Arm
As for the Brewers, they will counter with 27-year-old righty Freddy Peralta on Wednesday. In 30 games during the regular season, his MLB player stats show he is 12-10 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and he has 210 strikeouts in 165.2 innings.
Peralta enters this one having picked up back-to-back losses in his last two outings. In his last start, against the Marlins, he allowed four earned runs on nine hits in just three innings.
Offensively, Milwaukee ranks 17th out of all MLB teams in scoring, averaging 4.49 runs per game (4.65 at home).
The Brewers are led by Willy Adames (24 HR, 80 RBI) and Christian Yelich (19 HR, 76 RBI, 106 R, 28 SB).
MLB Injury Report
Looking at the MLB injury report, the Diamondbacks are without pitchers Mark Melancon (shoulder) and Corbin Martin (side). The Brewers are without pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) and outfielder Jesse Winker (back).
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks
Looking at the trends, the Diamondbacks are now 5-1 in their last six road games against Milwaukee. The Brewers are now 4-14 in their last 18 games played in October.
Between those trends and the dominance of Zac Gallen this season, expect Arizona to wrap this series up with a win on Wednesday (+116).
With stellar pitching on both sides and average offenses, don’t be surprised if the total stays low.
- For those reasons, as far as our Diamondbacks vs Brewers picks & parlays, take the Diamondbacks to win (+116) and the under 7.5 runs (-110) to hit.
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