Brewers Face Cardinals in Key Friday Night Matchup

ST. LOUIS, MO – The Milwaukee Brewers are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Busch Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Brewers, who hold a record of 94-59 against the spread this season, aim to maintain their momentum against the Cardinals, who are at 75-78 ATS.

This game marks an important matchup as both teams look to improve their standings. Lars Nootbaar of the Cardinals is expected to play after hitting 1-for-3 in his last game. He has accumulated 23 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, and 59 walks with a batting average of .237 this season.

According to forecasts, the Brewers have a 51.5% chance of winning this game based on recent performances and simulations. The Brewers are tied for the best batting average against left-handed pitchers (LHP) in MLB this season at .268. In addition, they lead the league with a low strikeout rate of just 6% against LHP in the past week.

Conversely, the Cardinals are struggling offensively, with a slugging percentage of just .378 this season, ranking them fourth lowest in MLB. They also show weaknesses against LHP, with a .277 slugging percentage in September, which is second lowest in the league.

Fans and bettors alike are keeping an eye on various prop bets, particularly those involving players from both teams. Betting trends suggest that players like Nootbaar and other key hitters could influence the outcome significantly.

As both teams prepare for this critical game, the focus will be on leveraging their strengths and addressing weaknesses to come out on top.

Stay tuned for more updates as the game approaches.