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Prediction markets give Milwaukee minimal chance despite Aaron Patrick's 2.57 ERA in Sunday's NL Central clash at Busch Stadium.
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Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Polymarket traders have slashed the Milwaukee Brewers' win probability to 8.5 percent ahead of Sunday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, a 42-point drop in 24 hours that reflects sharp skepticism about the visiting team's chances. The market has processed $279,049 in volume over the past day, with the Cardinals drawing 91.5 percent backing despite their 9-9 home record this season.
The Brewers enter Busch Stadium with an 18-15 record and 8-7 road mark, sending right-hander Aaron Patrick to the mound with a 2.57 ERA and 2-1 record through his first six starts. Milwaukee has posted a 4-2 record in games Patrick has started, but his 0-1 career mark and 3.72 ERA against St. Louis in three previous appearances appears to weigh on market sentiment. The Cardinals counter with Leahy, who carries a 3-3 record and 5.52 ERA but held Pittsburgh to three runs over 5.1 innings in his most recent outing.
St. Louis holds a 20-14 overall record and seeks to avoid consecutive losses after dropping Sunday's game to the Dodgers. The Cardinals' home advantage and Leahy's 1-1 career record against Milwaukee in eight relief appearances—posting a 3.65 ERA in those outings—provide additional context for the lopsided market odds. Oddsmakers have set the game total at 9 runs, with the over priced at -106 and under at -114, suggesting expectations for moderate scoring at the downtown St. Louis ballpark.
The Polymarket contract, which has generated $287,258 in total volume since opening April 28, will remain active until May 11 to account for potential postponements. The 0.01 spread between best bid and ask prices indicates tight liquidity as the game approaches its 7:45 PM ET first pitch, with traders showing little inclination to challenge the Cardinals' overwhelming favoritism in this divisional contest.
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