Cards vs. Brewers Game 6 Free Pick
(The Spread) – Can the Cardinals wrap up the NLCS and book a trip to the World Series with a win tonight over the Brewers?
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the host Brewers as –124 money line favorites over the visiting Cardinals, who are +117. The over/under total for tonight’s 8:05PM ET start time is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Pitching Matchup: Edwin Jackson will take on Shawn Marcum in tonight’s pivotal Game 6. Jackson picked up a no decision earlier in the series, although it was only because he failed to go 5 innings. St. Louis won the game 12-3 as Jackson allowed just two runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings of work. Marcum, on the other hand, was shelled for five runs on seven hits while taking the loss.
Public Betting: Of the 7,500-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 52% of MLB public bettors currently favor the Brewers –124. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
MLB Free Pick: Take St. Louis. According to latest MLB trends, the Cardinals are 4-1 in their last five road games against the Brewers and 9-3 in their last 12 meetings overall. They’re about the only team in the National League that actually plays the Brewers well in Milwaukee and Jackson is the perfect pitcher to have on the mound tonight. His temperament is very easy going and he won’t be rattled with what’s at stake. Marcum, on the other hand, has had his issues recently and the Brewers’ bats have been quieted by St. Louis’ bullpen in this series. I think the Cardinals punch their ticket to the Series tonight.
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