
On the evening of May 20, 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers are set to battle the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under a sky of broken clouds.
Joe Ross, sporting a 4.610 ERA, will take the mound for Milwaukee. His counterpart from Miami will be Ryan Weathers, who enters the game with a 3.805 ERA. In terms of divisional standings, the Brewers find themselves in fourth place in the NL Central with a record of 27-19, translating into a .587 winning percentage. They also show a divisional record of 13-7. The team’s recent performance includes a stretch of six wins in their last ten games, though they’ve hit a snag with a current losing streak of one game. At home, the Brewers have secured 12 wins versus 9 losses, while their road record stands at 15-10.
Conversely, the Marlins are experiencing a challenging season, positioned at the bottom of the NL East with a 15-33 record. This reflects a modest .313 winning percentage. They’ve managed a 4-12 division record, sustaining a similar losing streak of one game. In home games, the Marlins are 8-18, and 7-15 away, with performances leaning slightly better during the day (9-6) compared to night games (6-20). Offensively, Miami has scored 184 runs while conceding 266.
As for wagering perspectives, the point spread for this game is set at 1.5 in favor of Milwaukee. Expectations are hovering over a somewhat modest game with the over/under total set at 8.0 runs. The betting odds lean towards the Brewers with an Away Team Money Line of -134, yet the Marlins retain a fighting chance with a Home Team Money Line of +114. These betting odds highlight the Brewers as favorites and suggest a tight contest under the LoanDepot Park lights.