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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers will meet in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, starting at 7:45 PM ET.
The Cardinals will have Michael McGreevy (3-7, 3.12 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Brewers are going with Kyle Harrison (8-1, 2.82 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Brewers as the most likely winner of the Brewers vs. Cardinals game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Brewers vs. Cardinals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Brewers and Cardinals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Brewers a 56.7% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 57.2% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 51.7% chance of going over,.
Brewers vs. Cardinals odds [7/8/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Brewers | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+130) | +1.5 (-133) |
| Moneyline | -138 | +138 |
| Total | o8.5 (+108) | u8.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Brewers vs. Cardinals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cardinals +1.5 | novig-133 |
| Moneyline | Cardinals | polymarket+138 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | novig+108 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Brewers vs. Cardinals game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB action between the Cardinals and Brewers at Busch Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:45 PM ET.
- Who: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Time: 7:45 PM ET/4:45PM PT
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Brewers, with a 56.7% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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