Its Monday, May 5 and the Astros (17-16) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (17-18). Ronel Blanco is slated to take the mound for Houston against Tobias Myers for Milwaukee.
The Astros lost the series to the Chicago White Sox last night after a 5-4 loss. The Astros are 17-16 this season and third in the AL West.
The Brewers lost their series against the Chicago Cubs and gave up 16 runs in three games, while having a shutout victory in game three.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Astros at Brewers
- Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
- Time: 7:40PM EST
- Site: American Family Field
- City: Milwaukee, WI
- Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, Space City Home Network
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Odds for the Astros at the Brewers
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Moneyline: Astros (-105), Brewers (-114)
- Spread: Brewers 1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Astros at Brewers
- Pitching matchup for May 5, 2025: Ronel Blanco vs. Tobias Myers
- Astros: Ronel Blanco, (2-2, 5.08 ERA)
Last outing (Detroit Tiger, 4/28): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts - Brewers: Tobias Myers, (0-0, 5.14 ERA)
Last outing (Chicago Cubs, 5/2): 1.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 1 Strikeouts
- Astros: Ronel Blanco, (2-2, 5.08 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Astros at Brewers
- The Brewers have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against AL West teams
- The Over is 12-7-1 for the Astros’ and the Brewers’ last 10 games combined
- The Brewers have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 home matchups against the Astros
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Astros and the Brewers
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday’s game between the Astros and the Brewers:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Houston Astros at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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