Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres 6/20/24 MLB Betting Picks

Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres 6/20/24 – The upcoming MLB showdown between the Milwaukee Brewers (42-29) and the San Diego Padres (37-38) at Petco Park promises an intriguing battle as both teams vie for dominance. The Brewers, maintaining a strong winning record, look to assert their superiority on the road, while the Padres aim to find balance after a nearly even season record. As we dive into our MLB predictions today, let’s unpack the details of this mid-June game set to broadcast on MLBN.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres 6/20/24

Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres 6/20/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Brewers	TBD	TBD	TBD
Padres	TBD	TBD	TBD

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— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) June 19, 2024

Given both teams’ current form and recent performances, betting odds will likely reflect Milwaukee Brewers’ slight edge in wins-losses column; however bettors must keep tabs on any changes to spread or moneyline adjustments closer to game day.

Bryse Wilson (4-3, 3.84 ERA) vs. Adam Mazur (0-2, 7.82 ERA)

Bryse Wilson has shown himself to be a reliable pitcher this season for the Milwaukee Brewers, boasting an outstanding 3.84 ERA over 63.1 innings pitched – this has contributed significantly to his 4-3 win-loss record and contributed greatly to maintaining composure under pressure. Wilson has demonstrated exceptional pitching mechanics by only allowing 24 walks while striking out 50 batters, an indication of his effective control of the strike zone. Wilson has allowed only nine home runs thus far, which showcases his ability to keep the ball within Petco Park, an essential skill at an hitter-friendly park like Petco. When facing off against Padres pitcher Clayton Richard, Wilson must maintain this level of control and minimize free bases to set the tempo of their matchup.

Adam Mazur‘s brief major league outings with the San Diego Padres have been marred by difficulties that come with being an entry level pitcher at MLB level. His high ERA (7.82) and WHIP (2.05), in just 12.2 innings pitched, reflect issues with command as he struggles to strikeout major league hitters consistently. Mazur has proven his vulnerability by allowing an abundance of baserunners, something the Brewers’ lineup could easily exploit. Still, being exposed and working against top-tier batters allows Mazur an invaluable chance at refinement against top hitters; therefore for him to find success against Milwaukee it will be crucial that his first-pitch strike rate improves and that early count situations be handled to minimize deep innings with high stress and deep counts.

Underlying Strengths and Struggles: A Closer Look at the Brewers

The Brewers enter this game boasting an impressive batting average of .254 and an admirable slugging percentage of .401. With 74 homers this season and an ERA/WHIP ratio of 3.72/1.24 showing their ability to restrict opponents’ batting average, their offense stands out.

Padres’ Path to Victory: Playing Through Adversity

San Diego Padres have trailed slightly with a .259 batting average and 77 homers for an overall slugging percentage of .401; their offensive numbers, however, have been less impressive due to a team ERA of 4.00; thus San Diego must utilize their slight edge in batting to compensate for their pitching shortfalls.

Trends

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends

Brewers are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Milwaukee Brewers are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Brewers are 21-16 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Brewers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 20 of Brewers’ 34 last games at home

San Diego Padres Betting Trends

Padres are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
San Diego Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 games against the spread
Padres are 22-13 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Padres’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 20 of Padres’ 38 last games at home