MLB Odds: Phillies vs Brewers

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Miller Park. The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander JA Happ in this game. Happ has a 8-4 record and a 2.82 ERA this season. It'll be Jeff Suppan toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Suppan is 7-10 with a 4.76 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Phillies were upset 7-6 by the Marlins last time out, as -155 favorites on the road. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Ryan Howard belted a two-run homer and drove in four runs for the Phillies. Brad Lidge gave up a pair of runs in relief in taking the loss on the mound. The Brewers held onto a late lead and prevailed with a 3-2 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday, as -145 favorites. The five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Prince Fielder smacked a two-run homer to lead the Brewers. Chris Narveson fanned 10 batters in the win, and Trevor Hoffman earned his 35th save. Current streak: Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 88-63 SU Milwaukee: 75-77 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 13 games at home Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Milwaukee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Next up: Milwaukee home to Philadelphia, Friday, September 25