Brewers vs Phillies Predictions, Odds, Preview

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May 6, 2021

Kevin Rogers
MLB Expert
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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Predictions

Score Prediction - Phillies 5, Brewers 3

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies - Best Bets

The Phillies went for a long stretch of not being able to win back-to-back games, which actually reached a 10-game skid this season off a victory.

However, the Phillies have turned it around of late with three straight one-run victories over the Brewers, as Zack Wheeler tries to turn around some recent bad luck here and get Philadelphia the day-time sweep against a tough starter in Milwaukee's Brandon Woodruff.

• Philadelphia +100

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Odds

• Milwaukee -120
• Philadelphia +100
• Milwaukee (-1.5) +145
• Philadelphia (+1.5) -175
• Over (7) -105
• Under (7) -115

Odds per BetMGM - Subject to Change

Brandon Woodruff takes the mound on Thursday as the Brewers try to avoid the sweep at Philadelphia. (AP)

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies - Betting Analysis

• Venue: Citizens Bank Park
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• TV-Time: ESPN+ - 1:05 p.m. ET

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies - Current Form

The Brewers have lost four straight games, but still sit one game out of first place in the National League Central behind the Cardinals at 17-14.

The Phillies have surged into first place of the National League East with three straight wins to move to 16-15 on the season, while owning a 12-6 mark at Citizens Bank Park.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies - Series History

The Phillies have captured all three meetings with the Brewers in this series as Philadelphia seeks a four-game sweep this afternoon.

All three wins have come by one run apiece, starting with the Phillies edging the Brewers in Monday's series opener, 4-3.

Phillies' outfielder Andrew McCutchen knocked out a pair of home runs in Tuesday's 6-5 triumph as Philadelphia built a 6-1 lead before Milwaukee had an opportunity to tie the game in the ninth inning and failed.

The Phillies struck for five runs in the first inning of Wednesday's 5-4 triumph as the Brewers rallied again, but fell into too deep of a hole and suffered their fourth straight loss since a three-game winning streak.

Pitching Matchup

Milwaukee: Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 1.80 ERA)

The Brewers' right-hander continues to be a workhorse as he has tossed at least six innings in five straight outings. Milwaukee owns a 5-1 record in Woodruff's six starts this season, including a perfect 3-0 road mark.

Woodruff has seen the Under cash in four of six outings, while the Under is 15-4-1 in his previous 20 starts since the beginning of the 2020 campaign.

Philadelphia: Zack Wheeler (2-2, 3.49 ERA)

Since dominating the Braves in his season debut, Wheeler has allowed less than three earned runs only once in the last five trips to the mound.

Philadelphia is 1-4 in Wheeler's past five outings, in spite of the right-hander striking out at least six batters in four straight appearances.

Trends to Watch

Milwaukee

• 4-0 in road series finales
• Over 4-1 in last five games

Philadelphia

• 4-1 in home series finales
• Over 5-2 in last seven games

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