Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres 4/15/2023 Previews, Odds and Picks
In their upcoming clash on Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Brewers are aiming to clinch the series victory over the San Diego Padres, who are currently holding a 7-7 record. The Brewers, boasting a 9-4 record, have opted for Freddy Peralta, who holds an impressive record of 2-0 and an ERA of 0.75, as their starting pitcher. The Padres, on the other hand, will counter with Seth Lugo, who has been in excellent form with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 1.38.
Milwaukee and San Diego have faced each other ten times in the past, with each team winning five games apiece. The Brewers have been performing exceptionally well lately, winning two of their previous three games, and they will be eager to extend their winning streak by adding another victory to their tally against the Padres, securing their third win in four games. The Brewers’ pitching has been impressive so far this season, allowing only 2.85 runs per game, with opposing teams finding it challenging to score against the Brewers, who have a .216 batting average against them, placing them third in the league. Milwaukee’s team ERA of 2.82 is also ranked third, along with their WHIP of 1.15.
Peralta had an excellent outing in his previous game, giving up only one run and four hits in six innings, leading to a 6-1 win over St. Louis. He will be crucial to Milwaukee’s chances of victory, and the team will require him to deliver a similar performance to secure another win. Milwaukee’s offense is currently averaging 4.77 runs per game, with their batting average of .256 ranking them tenth in the league. They are placed fifth in the league with a .344 on-base percentage, while their .412 slugging percentage is in the fifteenth spot. William Contreras boasts the highest batting average for the Brewers, standing at .351. Willy Adames, with three home runs, leads the team in that category, while Brian Anderson tops the list with ten RBI.
- The Milwaukee Brewers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games on the road against San Diego.
- The Brewers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games with an opponent in the National League.
Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres 4/15/2023 Previews, Odds and Picks
The San Diego Padres are hoping to turn their fortunes around after losing to the New York Mets and dropping the opening game of their current series against the Milwaukee Brewers. A victory over the Brewers would only be their second in their last six games, so the team is eager to rebound.
San Diego’s offensive performance has been lackluster, with the team averaging 4.21 runs per game and ranking 27th in the league with a batting average of .225. Their on-base percentage of .315 is ranked 19th, while their slugging percentage of .406 is in the 17th spot. Despite the team’s struggles, Xander Bogaerts has been a standout performer with a .340 batting average, four home runs, and ten RBI. On the other hand, San Diego’s pitching has been solid, allowing just 4.14 runs per game. Opposing teams have struggled to hit against the Padres, with a batting average of .241, which is the 11th best in the league. The team’s ERA of 4.04 and WHIP of 1.35 are also ranked 11th in the league.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 8 games at home against Milwaukee.
- The Padres are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National League.
- San Diego is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games with an opponent in the NL Central Division.
Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres. The MLB pick is the San Diego Padres. Milwaukee’s starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is off to an excellent start at 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA, while San Diego starting pitcher Seth Lugo is 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA. Therefore, the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in six of Milwaukee’s last seven as well as in six of San Diego’s last seven. Milwaukee’s team ERA is third-best in baseball at 2.82 and San Diego’s is 10th best at 4.04. Prediction: San Diego Padres win but our best play is UNDER 4-2.
MLB Starting Time: 4:05 PM EDT
Location: Petco Park in San Diego, California
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
TV: FS1
MLB Odds: San Diego Padres -122
MLB Total Odds: 8.5
