St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers

Kickoff (UTC+8)：2026-07-09 07:45

Final Score：St. Louis Cardinals 5 - 1 Milwaukee Brewers

Latest Odds

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TimeHomeAwayOver/Under
07-08 05:302.1131.7708.00
07-12 12:002.2901.7108.50

AI Deep Analysis

Kyle Harrison’s road struggles (4.68 ERA) and McGreevy’s home dominance (1.96 ERA) flip the script—Cardinals +1.5 is the sharp side at Busch.

This Game’s Angle

The headline is the split: Kyle Harrison’s 2.82 ERA hides a 4.68 ERA on the road, while Michael McGreevy’s 3.12 ERA drops to 1.96 at home. That’s the entire story—Busch Stadium turns this into a near-even matchup, and the +1.5 run line for St. Louis is the sharp edge.

The Scale Right Now

Starting Pitcher Deep Dive

Michael McGreevy (RHP, STL) is a different animal at home: 8 starts, 46.0 IP, 10 ER (1.96 ERA), and his velocity dip (87.6 → 86.0 mph) hasn’t hurt him in Busch’s friendly confines. His FIP (4.31) suggests regression, but the park and home cooking suppress damage. Recent form: 4 of last 5 starts allowed 2 or fewer runs, and he’s only been blown up once (6/19 vs KC: 5 ER in 5 IP). Today, he’s unlikely to get lit up—especially with his control (5.8% BB) and the Cardinals’ defense behind him.

Kyle Harrison (LHP, MIL) is the opposite: 7 road starts, 32.2 IP, 17 ER (4.68 ERA). His K% (30.6%) and HR9 (1.02) are elite, but the road WHIP (1.30) and recent blowups (6/8: 8 ER in 2.3 IP; 7/3: 3 ER in 2.3 IP) are red flags. His fastball (90.5 mph) is still there, but the command wavers away from Miller Park. Today, he’s vulnerable to the long ball—especially with Walker and Herrera lurking.

Lineup vs Pitcher Hand

Brewers vs RHP: Team OPS 0.758 (above league avg). Brice Turang (OPS 0.917 vs RHP, 284 PA) and Jake Bauers (OPS 0.887 vs RHP, 236 PA) are the main threats. They can hurt McGreevy, but his home ERA suggests he’ll limit the damage.

Cardinals vs LHP: Team OPS 0.722 (league avg). Jordan Walker (OPS 0.978 vs LHP, 97 PA) and Iván Herrera (OPS 0.852 vs LHP, 123 PA) are the difference-makers. Harrison’s road struggles + these two’s numbers = a real chance to chase him early.

What the Market’s Saying

Open: STL 45.6% → Current: STL 44.3% (money on MIL). The line move is small, but the run line is the tell: Cardinals +1.5 is priced at 1.770 (1xbet), implying a 56.5% cover prob per the sim. That’s undervalued given McGreevy’s home form and Harrison’s road issues. The total moved from 8.0 to 8.5, but the sim still only gives over 46.6%—so the under is live if you fade the narrative.

Park and Injuries

Busch Stadium (park factor 99) is neutral, 30°C with light wind—no major HR boost. Injuries: STL missing Ryne Stanek (day-to-day, foot) and Max Rajcic (60-day IL, elbow); MIL’s 12-man IL includes Brandon Woodruff and Quinn Priester, but neither affects today’s lineup. No late scratches for either starter.

Total Lean

Sim says over 8.5 has a 46.6% chance—slight under value. Both starters have strikeout stuff (Harrison 30.6% K, McGreevy 15.9% K), but Harrison’s road HR9 (1.02) and McGreevy’s home stability point to a 5-3 or 4-3 game. The under 8.5 at 1.860 is playable, but the run line is the cleaner edge.

The Call

I’m on Cardinals +1.5. Harrison’s road splits are too ugly to ignore, and McGreevy’s home ERA is the great equalizer. If STL keeps it close, the +1.5 covers even in a loss. Confidence: 75%. Biggest risk? Harrison’s K stuff (30.6%) bails him out for 5+ innings and the Brewers’ pen slams the door.

Model Pick：away_spread（Confidence 48%）

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