Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals Picks and Predictions for Thursday, July 9, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/09/2026, 12:35 AM ET

Brewers vs Cardinals Game Information

The Milwaukee Brewers stay on the road Thursday night for game 5 of 5 in Busch Stadium at 7:45 PM against the Saint Louis Cardinals. Milwaukee is 24 games above .500 as the top team in the National League Central following the loss on Tuesday that ended a long winning streak. The Saint Louis Cardinals stay home on Thursday, a few games above .500 after the victory on Tuesday ended a long losing streak. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Brewers Preview

Kyle Harrison got the start in the loss for Milwaukee on Wednesday, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits through 4 innings of action. The Milwaukee bullpen struggled as well, giving up 2 more runs on 3 hits over the final 4 innings of the game. Cooper Pratt was the only life in the Milwaukee offense with 2 hits in 3 at bats to drive in the lone run of the game.

Cardinals Preview

Michael McGreevy got the start and took the win for Saint Louis on Wednesday, giving up 1 run on 5 hits through 6.1 innings of action. The Saint Louis bullpen slammed the door, giving up no runs on 3 hits over the final 2.2 innings of the game. Alec Burleson carried the Cardinals offense on Wednesday with 2 hits in 4 at-bats to drive in 3 runs. Jose Fermin and Jordan Walker chipped in as well for Saint Louis, driving in 1 run each.

Brewers vs Cardinals Pitching Matchup

Logan Henderson will be on the mound Thursday for Milwaukee. Henderson has 2 wins and 1 loss this season with a 2.74 ERA through 23 innings of action. Andre Pallante will be on the mound Thursday for Saint Louis, attempting to lead them to a win in the series finale. Pallante is 10-5 this year with a 3.60 ERA through 95 innings of work.

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Brewers vs Cardinals Pick

Though the Brewers are starting a pitcher fresh off the injured list Thursday, they remain the better team. Milwaukee has a superior offense and a stranglehold on the conference lead. Look for Milwaukee to get back to its winning ways Thursday night as they close their series in Saint Louis with another victory against the Cardinals.

Pick: Milwaukee Brewers -131
Secondary: Over 8.5
Lean: Christian Yelich Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers win 7-4.

Game Written Prior to completion of game on Wednesday.