Brewers will get off on right foot in pivotal series vs. Cardinals, plus other best bets for Tuesday

Good afternoon gamblers, it’s Chris Bengel back in the saddle. Are you recovered from some of the horrifically bad beats that the NFL slate had to offer over the weekend? It’s been brutal out there this season.

Personally, I had a nice payday lined up if it weren’t for the Chiefs struggling to score against the Colts. I figured the 5.5-point spread was fine and that Patrick Mahomes and company would easily be good for a touchdown advantage when the clock hit zeroes. But I suppose that’s why they play the games.

Let’s forget about the gridiron for a few days and get to Tuesday’s baseball picks. 

All times Eastern, and all odds via Caesars Sportsbook

🔥 The Hot Ticket

Cardinals at Brewers, 7:40 p.m. | TV: MLB.TV

• Key Trend: Brewers are 16-6 in their last 22 home games against a right-handed starter
• The Pick: Brewers (-105)

The Brewers are in the thick of the National League Wild Card. With the Cardinals being entrenched as the likely NL Central division champions, I’m siding with the Brewers to come out on top in this spot.

Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser has had about as tough of a two-game…