Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Predicted lineup, venue, where to watch and odds (24 June, 2025)

Tonight, the Milwaukee Brewers will host the Pittsburgh Pirates in one of the more highly popularized National League Central matchups of the season thus far at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Both clubs will have a little something extra to play for, too, with the Brewers out in front of the division and the Pirates picking up steam after winning the series between the two teams earlier this week. This venue also comes equipped with a retractable roof, which can make holding a play on a troublesome day easier, so it should be a close, competitive night.

Predicted lineup and key players of Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh PiratesThe Brewers will go with ace Freddy Peralta . Peralta is 7–4 with a 2.76 ERA in a season that finds him breaking out as the single biggest arm the Brewers have in their rotation. His last time out it was 6K and just 2 earned runs allowed. Christian Yelich has remained the mainstay of the Brewers' offense with 15 home runs and 56 RBIs on the season.


Rookie Jackson Chourio (MJ Melendez campaign) is bursting onto the scene with 12 HR, 22 2B, and 15 SB with speed and power. That is before we even get them adding even more thump to the middle of the order, like in the case of Rhys Hoskins and William Contreras.

Veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney will get the start for the Pirates. He has a 3–6 record and a 3.94 ERA, but hasn't pitched well lately, giving up seven earned runs in four innings in his last start. Defensively, Oneil Cruz will be a big threat at the top of the lineup with 13 dingers this year. Andrew McCutchen has turned into a dependable veteran who has broken 2,200 career hits. Bryan Reynolds, Tommy Pham, and Nick Gonzales complete the nucleus of the Pittsburgh order, which saw Gonzales come up with a career-high five hits in the series earlier this week.

Predicted lineups:Milwaukee Brewers:

Orlando Arcia – SS

Christian Yelich – LF

Jackson Chourio – CF

Rhys Hoskins – 1B

William Contreras – C

Brice Turang – 3B

Isaac Collins – RF

Sal Frelick – RF

Freddy Peralta – P

Pittsburgh Pirates:

Oneil Cruz – CF

Andrew McCutchen – RF

Bryan Reynolds – 1B

Tommy Pham – DH

Nick Gonzales – 2B

Isiah Kiner-Falefa – SS

Joey Bart – C

Spencer Horwitz – 3B

Andrew Heaney – P

Odds, predictions and where to watch the matchWith moneyline odds sitting near –200 heading into tonight, the Brewers should be considered the favorite. The Pirates enter as underdogs, around +170. Analysts predict a final score that favors Milwaukee, and given the total is set in the low single digits, many are taking the under, and all signs point to a score of 4–3 in the direction of Milwaukee.

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Even with plenty of value in the Pirates covering the +1.5 spread, the betters have a distinct edge on the Brewers, fueled by Peralta's elite pitching and the Brewers' deep lineup.

The action will be available to Brewers fans on Bally Sports Wisconsin, and the team will also be able to be caught by SportsNet Pittsburgh. The game will also be available to stream on FuboTV, but you may need a subscription to watch the game blackout-free.