The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up to battle the Milwaukee Brewers on May 12, 2024, at American Family Field in a matchup scheduled for a 2:10 PM start. The day is expected to feature mild weather with only a few clouds in the sky.

Miles Mikolas will take the mound for the Cardinals, carrying a high ERA of 6.429 into the game. His counterpart, Bryse Wilson of the Brewers, enters with a commendable ERA of 2.400. This pitching duel highlights a significant disparity in their seasonal performances so far.

Looking at the NL Central Division standings for 2024, the Cardinals are positioned 13th with a record of 15-24, equaling a 0.38 winning percentage. They are currently 5th in the division, having not won any divisional matches, and show a worrying losing streak of seven games. Their performance includes 1 win in the last 10 games, exhibiting struggles both at home and on the road.

The Brewers, on the other hand, stand much stronger in 4th place with a record of 24-15, translating to a 0.62 winning percentage. They are ranked first in their division encounters with 11 wins and have maintained a solid form with a current three-game winning streak. The team has balanced performances in home and away games, and a slight edge during day games compared to night games, scoring 200 runs while allowing 164 overall.

In terms of betting odds for this contest, the Milwaukee Brewers are favored with a -1.5 point spread and a money line of -149, reflecting their stronger season record and recent form. The over/under for the game is set at 8.0, which might tempt those speculating on the total runs scored. The Cardinals, seen as underdogs, have an away team money line of +125. Considering the pitching mismatch and recent forms, betting insights suggest leaning towards the Brewers to cover the spread and potentially a game going under the projected total.