Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies 7/18/23 – Experience the thrills and spills of MLB team matchup analysis as the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies battle it out in an intriguing showdown on Tuesday. Get ready to witness an intriguing display of skill and strategy as Julio Teheran pitches for Milwaukee against Aaron Nola, ace of the Phillies pitching staff, to witness this anticipated baseball contest. Get set for an entertaining battle between these teams.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park
TV: Bally Sports Network
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies 7/18/23 Betting Odds
Brewers
Moneyline: +178
Spread: +1.5 (-115)
Total: 9 over (-115)
Phillies
Moneyline: -195
Spread: -1.5 (-105)
Total: 9 under (-105)
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Analysis
The Milwaukee Brewers boast an offensive performance with a batting average of 0.232, signifying that their batting average has been consistent but not overly dominant. With 392 runs scored and 101 homers hit this year, they have proven they can generate offense when needed; their lineup features both power hitters and contact hitters who contribute significantly to run production; it should be noted, however, that their offensive performance can sometimes fluctuate considerably from game to game.
Julio Teheran leads Milwaukee Brewers pitchers on the mound and boasts a win/loss record of 2-3. With an earned run average of 3.64, Teheran has proven himself as an effective starter capable of keeping opposing batters at bay – his walk and hit per inning pitched ratio stands out as evidence of this ability to limit baserunners. Over eight starts this year, he has pitched 47 innings, giving up 39 hits and 20 runs while striking out 32 batters; his consistency has been essential to their success as an integral component.
Philadelphia Phillies’ potency on offense can be gauged from their higher batting average of 0.259, which indicates they have had tremendous success making contact and getting on base than the Brewers have done this season. Their 426 runs scored and 105 homers hit have demonstrated this ability, and their lineup boasts both power hitters and players with high on-base percentages to create an efficient attack.
Nola has been an essential member of the Phillies rotation this season, boasting an 8-6 record with an earned run average of 4.39 and walk and hits per inning pitched of 1.11, which show both moments of effectiveness and occasional struggles on the mound. He has pitched 19 starts this season for 119 innings while allowing 102 hits and 63 runs while striking out 120 batters – an attribute that allows the Phillies to capitalize when in top form. Nola’s ability to rack up strikeouts has also proved vital, as Nola can shut down opposing batters quickly when in top form.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Against the Spread
Milwaukee Brewers games tend to feature low-scoring affairs, with four out of the last five total under being reached, further evidenced by winning six of their last seven contests. However, they have struggled against Philadelphia in previous meetings, winning only four of their 13 encounters against them and only two out of their seven road contests with them. On the other hand, Philadelphia has seen six straight total go over in their games in their recent run, an indicator of their tendency for high-scoring contests. Furthermore, they have shown excellent form, winning 12 of 17 contests they’ve participated in this season while remaining undefeated against National League Central Division opponents.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Free Pick
Based on the odds and team performances, our picks for this game are as follows:
Moneyline: Phillies -195
The Phillies have been in better form, boasting a solid offense and Aaron Nola‘s consistent pitching. Their track record against the Brewers and their success against National League Central Division opponents make them a favorable pick in this matchup.
Spread: Milwaukee Brewers +1.5 (-115)
Considering the Brewers’ recent solid performances and ability to keep games under the total, they have a good chance of keeping this game close, making the spread appealing.
Total: 9 under (-105)
Both teams have shown a tendency to engage in low-scoring affairs, and with Teheran and Nola on the mound, the game is likely to feature strong pitching performances.
Prediction: 3-5 Philadelphia Phillies win
In the upcoming MLB matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies, the Phillies hold an edge with their potent offense and strong pitching rotation led by Aaron Nola. However, the Brewers’ recent form and ability to keep games low-scoring make them a competitive opponent. Exercise discretion when engaging in Canadian MLB prop bets, and enjoy the game!
