Brewers vs Angels Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

Colby Marchio - Contributor at Covers.com
Colby Marchio • Betting Analyst 7+ years betting experience
Updated: Aug 2, 2026 , 10:23 AM ET • 4 min read

Jacob Misiorowski couldn't ask for a better matchup, taking on one of the highest strikeout teams in baseball.

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Match starts: 3 hrs
MIL
67 %
LAA
33 %
EXPERT PICK - RUN LINE
Milwaukee -1.5 (-126) Milwaukee -1.5 (-126)
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Photo By - Reuters Connect. Jacob Misiorowski on the mound in a recent start against the Rockies.

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Will Jacob Misiorowski deliver another masterclass, or can the Los Angeles Angels pull off a shocker this afternoon?

Milwaukee is -126 on the run line, and my Brewers vs. Angels predictions and MLB picks for Sunday, August 2, see the Brewers taking down the Angels on the road.

Who will win Brewers vs Angels today: Brewers -1.5 (-126)

If you see this game playing out the same way I do, Brewers run line is the best bet on the board.

I'm projecting Jacob Misiorowski to go seven innings and make the Los Angeles Angels look like your son's tee ball team. If that happens, the Milwaukee Brewers have a great chance to win this game by multiple runs.

The Brewers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball all season, and over their last 21 games they've posted a 113 wRC+, .334 wOBA, and .753 OPS. On the other side, the Angels have managed just a 91 wRC+, .299 wOBA, and .664 OPS over that same stretch.

Despite the favorable matchup for Misiorowski, I do think Milwaukee could have a tougher time scoring than most expect. Walbert Urena has been outstanding, posting a 1.13 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over his last three starts while allowing just a 2.38% barrel rate to opposing hitters.

That said, I'm not laying more than $2 on the Brewers moneyline. I'd rather take the run line, but if you prefer the moneyline, I'd play it down to -130. 

Covers COVERS INTEL: Jake Bauers is hitting .407 with a .704 slugging percentage and 1.171 OPS across his last 30 plate appearances against right-handed pitching.

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Brewers vs Angels Over/Under pick: Under 7.5 (-103)

This matchup features more poorly-rated hitters (2) than elite or strongly-rated hitters (0) over on Batters-Box. With the way both Misiorowski and Urena have been pitching, I fully expect this game to stay low-scoring.

Misiorowski is the clear NL Cy Young frontrunner, while Urena owns a 2.77 ERA and 1.14 WHIP at home this season. This one has all the makings of a pitching duel.

The Angels, already one of the highest strikeout teams in baseball, are in for a long afternoon against Milwaukee's superstar rookie. At home this season, L.A. owns the second-highest strikeout rate in baseball at 26%, trailing only the Reds.

Over its last 21 games, that number has remained at 26%, the third-highest mark in the league. Meanwhile, Misiorowski has maintained an absurd 40.57% strikeout rate this season. Yes, 40.57%.

If either team is going to generate offense, I believe it will be Milwaukee. The Brewers have been swinging the bats well over their last 21 games, while I expect Misiorowski to keep the Angels in check.

Give me the Under, and I'd play it down to -115.

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Brewers vs Angels weather

Temperatures will be in the upper 80s this afternoon, with a slight breeze blowing out to left-center.

Brewers vs Angels odds

  • Moneyline: Brewers -229 | Angels +206
  • Run line: Brewers -1.5 (-126) | Angels +1.5 (+114)
  • Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-112) | Under 7.5 (-103)

Brewers vs Angels trend

The Angels have cashed the Under in 32 of their last 50 home games for +12.35 units and a 22% ROI. Find more MLB betting trends for Brewers vs. Angels.

How to watch Brewers vs Angels and game info

Location Angels Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Date Sunday, August 2, 2026
First pitch 3:15 p.m. ET
TV Peacock
Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski
(11-4, 1.58 ERA)
Angels starting pitcher Walbert Urena
(6-7, 2.70 ERA)

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Colby Marchio
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Colby Marchio is a two-time DePaul alum and former Division 1 (club) baseball player who has been sports betting since 2019. Since graduating in 2021, he has worked throughout the media circuit, hosting and appearing on various television and radio shows while making countless guest appearances discussing Major League Baseball, college basketball, college football, and the National Football League.

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