The Milwaukee Brewers (88-65) welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks (85-68) to American Family Field on Friday for the 2nd game of a 4-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Diamondbacks vs Brewers Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.
Season series: 2:2 draw
The Diamondbacks won 5-1 to open the series on Thursday and finished the series as -122 favorites.
Arizona has won 2 games in a row and is 6-4 in their last 10 games. They faced the Brewers for the first time this season on September 13th and 15th and lost 2 of 3 home games. The Diamondbacks have been solid on the road this season, compiling a record of 43-35. They are 79-74 against the spread (ATS).
The Brewers came into the series after a 2-1 series win over the Philadelphia Phillies Monday through Wednesday. They have won 5 of their last 8 games and scored 10 or more runs in 2 of the 8 games. Milwaukee is in first place in the NL Central, 10 games ahead of the 2nd place Chicago Cubs. This season, they are 44-31 at home and 81-72 ATS overall.
Expected starters for the Diamondbacks and Brewers
RHP Zac Gallen against RHP Colin Rea
Gallen (12-6, 3.61 ERA) is making his 27th start. He has a WHIP of 1.28, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 137 innings.
- Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 7 K in the 11-10 home win against the Brewers on Sunday
- Away statistics 2024: 5-3, 3.75 ERA (60 IP, 25 ER), 1.33 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 12 starts
- Career vs. Brewers (regular season): 3-3, 2.20 ERA (41 IP, 10 ER), 0.93 WHIP, 11.2 K/9 in 7 starts
Rea (12-5, 4.14 ERA) is making his 26th start and 30th appearance. He has a WHIP of 1.22, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 156 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 10 ER, 11 H, 1 BB, 1 K in the 13-2 road loss to the San Francisco Giants on September 11
- Home stats 2024: 7-3, 3.78 ERA (83 1/3 IP, 35 ER), 1.03 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 15 appearances (13 starts)
- Career against Diamondbacks: 0-0, 7.20 ERA (10 IP, 8 ER), 1.90 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 in 2 starts
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Diamondbacks at Brewers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Brewers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Run Line (RL)/Against the Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+135) | Brewers +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Tips and predictions for the Diamondbacks at the Brewers
forecast
Brewers 5, Diamondbacks 4
Money line
BET BREWERY (+110).
The Brewers have been great with Rea on the mound this season. They have a record of 20-9 in his appearances and 11-4 in his home games. Milwaukee’s hitters have been hot lately, scoring 6 or more runs in 3 of their last 6 games.
The Diamondbacks have scored 14 runs in their last two games, but have scored just 2 or fewer in three of their last seven games. Arizona is just 3-5 in its last eight road games. Given these trends BREWERY (+110).
Running Line/Against the Spread
HAPPEN.
There isn’t much value on the run line. The Diamondbacks are too risky as favorites here, while the Brewers are run line underdogs and not worth the effort.
Over/Under
Bet over 8 (-110).
The last series between these teams, September 13-15, ended 2-1. The Diamondbacks have an aggressive offense and have scored 8 or more runs in 3 of their last 7 games. They are 7-5 O/U in their last 12 games.
The Brewers, who are 79-65-9 O/U, are 2-3-1 O/U in their last 6 games. However, they are 3-1 O/U in Rea’s last 4 starts. Considering that, back OVER 8 (-110).
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