Pick details
| MATCHUP | Arizona Diamondbacks | Milwaukee Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-12 | 14-13 |
| Where | American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| When | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers will meet on Tuesday night in the opening game of a three‑game National League series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter Tuesday’s contest with a 15–12 overall record (3rd in the National League West) and a 6–6 mark on the road. The Diamondbacks offense has been productive to this point in the season. Let me be more specific. Through 27 games played in 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks have compiled 132 runs (11th in MLB), 230 hits, 54 doubles (3rd in MLB) and 27 home runs, while posting a .255 team batting average which ranks 7th in Major League Baseball.
The Diamondbacks arrive at tomorrow’s game in below average form. Arizona has lost four of the team’s last six games played this season, including a 4-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox last week.
Arizona will turn to right‑hander Merrill Kelly in this contest. In two starts made this season, Kelly has compiled a 1–1 win‑loss record, an abysmal 9.31 ERA, a 2.28 WHIP, and 8 strikeouts, while allowing 15 hits, 7 walks, and 4 home runs in 9.2 innings pitched.
Shifting our focus to the Arizona offense, the Diamondbacks feature Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte. Carroll has tallied a robust .287 batting average, 3 home runs, 17 RBIs, 16 walks and a .952 OPS which ranks ninth in Major League Baseball. Marte has amassed a .238 batting average, 4 home runs, 10 RBIs and a .679 OPS.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers enter Tuesday’s matchup with a 14–13 overall record (5th in the National League Central) and an 8–7 mark at home. The Brewers have struggled recently, losing four of the team’s last five games played, including a 6–0 shutout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates three days ago.
Milwaukee will start right‑hander Chad Patrick, who has gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 regular season. In five starts made, Patrick has compiled a 1–1 record, a 2.35 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP and 11 strikeouts, while allowing 21 hits, 8 walks and 2 home runs in 23 innings pitched this season.
Offensively, the Brewers have amassed a quality lineup this season featuring catcher William Contreras and second baseman Brice Turang. William Contreras enters this matchup with a team leading .263 batting average, 11 walks, 2 home runs, 14 RBIs and a .720 OPS. Brice Turang has amassed a .258 batting average, 4 home runs, 21 walks, 5 doubles, 18 RBIs (28th in MLB) and an .854 OPS.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win.
• Offensive production. Arizona has compiled 132 runs this season which ranks 11th in Major League Baseball.
• Enhanced motivation. The Diamondbacks have lost four of the team’s last six games played this season.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win.
• Starting pitching edge. Chad Patrick has compiled a 2.35 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in 23 innings pitched.
• Home field advantage. The Milwaukee Brewers have amassed an 8–7 win-loss record at home this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers Prediction
In my view, this matchup favors the Milwaukee Brewers. Why? Milwaukee starting pitcher Chad Patrick enters tomorrow’s contest with a 1-1 record, a 2.35 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP in 23 innings pitched this season. Conversely, Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has struggled all season, compiling an abysmal 9.31 ERA and a 2.28 WHIP which is concerning when facing a formidable Arizona lineup. With Milwaukee holding the starting pitching edge and playing at home, I am backing the Milwaukee Brewers on the moneyline in this game.
