The race in the NL Central is tightening. The Cardinals sit 5.0 games behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs, with the Brewers just 0.5 games behind St. Louis. The Cardinals are in desperate need of a turnaround, having lost seven of their last ten games—including four straight.

The St. Louis Cardinals (36-32) face the Milwaukee Brewers (36-33) in the opener of a 4-game set Thursday. First pitch from American Family Field is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cardinals vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals meet in a pivotal four-game MLB series that could shift the momentum in the NL Central. Here’s everything you need to know — from game times to starting pitchers and betting odds.

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