Brewers vs Cardinals Prediction 7/9/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Brewers vs Cardinals prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, July 9th at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are 58-34 this season after they won three of the first four games in this series by scores of 4-3, 4-3, 10-2, and 1-5. In game four, Milwaukee allowed the first five runs in the game, but did score in the seventh inning to avoid the shutout. The Brewers recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Pratt, who went 2-3 with one RBI. Harrison allowed four hits and three earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Anderson allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Milwaukee won two out of three against the Diamondbacks and three out of four against the Reds. 

This season, Milwaukee has a 3.32 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .217 opponent batting average, while they have scored 468 runs with a .255 batting average and a .337 on base percentage. Jake Bauers has led the Brewers with 16 home runs and 54 RBIs, while Brice Turang has added 12 home runs and 54 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Milwaukee is Logan Henderson, who is 2-1 with a 2.74 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP over 23.0 innings pitched this season. 

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are 48-43 this year after they won game four by a score of 5-1 on Wednesday night. St. Louis took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back in the much needed win. The Cardinals recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Burleson, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. McGreevy allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.1 innings for the win, while O’Brien pitched a scoreless ninth. Prior to this series, St. Louis won two out of three against the Cubs and two out of three against the Braves. 

This season, St. Louis has a 4.16 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while they have scored 416 runs with a .245 batting average and a .321 on base percentage. Jordan Walker has led the Cardinals with 21 home runs and 70 RBIs, while Alec Burleson has added 15 home runs and 66 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for St. Louis is Andre Pallante, who is 10-5 with a 3.60 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 95.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win

• The Brewers have lost six of their last nine games as road favorites against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The Cardinals have won each of their last three Thursday night games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Cardinals’ last six games at Busch Stadium.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as road favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Cardinals have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs.

Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win

• The Brewers have won seven of their last eight games against the Cardinals.
• The Cardinals have lost each of their last four games against the Brewers following a win.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games at Busch Stadium following a win.
• The Brewers have covered the run line in six of their last seven road games following a road loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Brewers’ last eight games as favorites against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Twelve of the Cardinals’ last 14 home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Cardinals’ last seven Thursday games.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the Brewers’ last seven games as favorites against NL Central opponents.

St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts

• Ivan Herrera has hit a home run in three of the Cardinals’ last six games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• Andre Pallante has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances with the Cardinals as underdogs.
• Jordan Walker has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cardinals’ last eight Thursday games as underdogs.
• Andre Pallante has recorded four or more strikeouts in three of his last four home appearances.

Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts

• Logan Henderson has recorded seven or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with the Brewers as favorites.
• Gary Sanchez has hit a home run in five of his last 12 appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Andrew Vaughn has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine Thursday night appearances.

Brewers vs Cardinals Prediction 

St. Louis was able to snap their losing streak with a win on Wednesday night, but they have scored three runs or fewer in three of their last four games. The Cardinals are 24-24 at home this year, while the Brewers are 29-16 on the road. Milwaukee has won four of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in all four of those wins. The Brewers are starting Henderson, who hasn’t pitched since May 22nd due to an injury, while Pallante has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Take the Cardinals at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Cardinals ML