Astros vs Brewers Prediction - MLB Picks 5/23/23

Milwaukee Brewers (25-21) vs Houston Astros (27-19)

Game Info: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:40 pm (American Family Field)

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Betting Odds: Milwaukee Brewers -111 / Houston Astros -116 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers face off on Tuesday in an MLB showdown at the American Family Field. On Monday it was the Astros that were able to secure the 12-2 victory.

Astros Betting Preview

The Astros sit with a 28-19 record overall and on Monday the offense scored 12 runs on the way to the victory. Yordan Alvarez had another strong game finishing three hits three runs and five RBIs. The Astros are averaging 4.53 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.51 runs per game. Alvarez has hit 12 home runs and driven in 46 RBIs. On the mound for the Astros will be J.P France who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 4.11. The Astros will need France to be lights out here.

Brewers Betting Preview

The Brewers sit with a 25-22 record overall and the pitching really struggled again on Monday. The Brewers are averaging 4.15 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.4 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd while the pitching is ranked 13th. Rowdy Tellez has hit 12 home runs and driven in 26 RBIs. On the mound for the Brewers will be Colin Rea who sits with an 0-3 record and an ERA of 5.52.

Astros vs Brewers Trends

Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central. Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Shane’s Free Pick

The first game of this series had 14 runs scored and this game is going to be no different. Rea sits with an EAR of 5.52 and France sits with an ERA of 4.11. The Astros offense is going to have another repeat of Monday and have no issue running up the score here. Back the over to cash.