Brewers vs Phillies Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Phillies are favored at 57% to win the opening game of their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on September 22 at Citizens Bank Field.
- Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler has been strong recently with a 2.63 xERA over his last four starts, while Brewers starter Dustin May is struggling with a 6.91 xERA in his last six outings, pitching on short rest.
- The game’s total runs are predicted to go over 7.5, as the Brewers have a powerful lineup ranked second in wOBA against right-handed pitching, and the Phillies offense is expected to capitalize on May's struggles.
- Bryce Harper of the Phillies is favored to hit a home run, given his strong performance against right-handed pitchers and May’s high hard-hit rate allowed to left-handed hitters recently.
- Weather conditions forecast a 62°F game-time temperature with mostly cloudy skies and a northeast wind at 11 mph, which could benefit pitchers during the game.
