Cardinals vs Brewers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 26

Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang swings during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (+154) visit American Family Field to take on the Milwaukee Brewers (-190) on May 26, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 pm in Milwaukee, WI.

This season, the Cardinals are against the spread (ATS), while the Brewers are ATS.

Cardinals vs Brewers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Michael McGreevy 3-3, 2.44 ERA
  • Brewers starting pitcher: Kyle Harrison 5-1, 1.80 ERA

Cardinals vs. Brewers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals+1.5 -145O 8 -105+154
Brewers -1.5 +118U 8 -115-190

Cardinals vs Brewers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Brewers will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 56.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Victor Scott II has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 10 away games (+21.00 Units / 210% ROI)
  • Jordan Walker has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+11.90 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Thomas Saggese has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Alec Burleson has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 20 away games (+10.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Ivan Herrera has hit the Walks Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+9.60 Units / 33% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Brewers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Brewers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jake Bauers has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+14.70 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Christian Yelich has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games (+14.20 Units / 203% ROI)
  • Jake Bauers has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+12.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Jake Bauers has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+12.60 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jake Bauers has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.75 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 23 away games (+12.05 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 24 away games (+11.05 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 35 games (+8.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 away games (+8.15 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+7.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 50 games (+14.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+8.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 24 games (+8.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 24 of their last 45 games (+8.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 24 games (+8.10 Units / 30% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Brewers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Brewers are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Brewers vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Jordan Walker +310
JJ Wetherholt +375
Jake Bauers +400
Ivan Herrera +425
Christian Yelich +450

Brewers vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brice Turang 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Alec Burleson 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Sal Frelick 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Jordan Walker 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Joey Ortiz 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

Brewers vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Garrett Mitchell 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Jose Fermin 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Christian Yelich 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Jake Bauers 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Jackson Chourio 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Brewers

The Cardinals are 16-10 (.615) on the road this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .474.

The Cardinals are 3-20 (.130) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .054.

The Cardinals are 16-9 (.640) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Brewers (fourth in runs scored).

The Cardinals are 150-10 (.938) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2024 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .903.

Brewers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Brewers are 4-13 (.235) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .103.

The Brewers are 24-2 (.923) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .794.

The Brewers are 5-1 (.833) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Brewers are just 0-14 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .054.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .747 (641 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — 4th best in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s against LHP this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.

The Cardinals are batting just .208 with two outs this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have 70 extra-base hits out of 242 total hits (just 29%) against starting pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.

Brewers hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in 593 of their 1,970 plate appearances (30%) this season — highest in MLB.

The Brewers are batting .380 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB.

Brewers hitters have an OBP of .386 (593 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.

Brewers hitters have struck out in just 20% of their PA’s against RHP this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have struck out just 18% of left-handed batters they faced this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% this season — best in MLB.

Brewers pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Brewers pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

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