On the evening of September 16, 2024, at American Family Field, the Philadelphia Phillies are slated to compete against the Milwaukee Brewers, starting at 7:40 PM under partly cloudy skies. Ranger Suárez will lead the pitching for the Phillies, carrying a strong ERA of 3.050, while Aaron Civale will take the mound for the Brewers with an ERA of 4.572.

The Phillies, leading the 2024 NL East Division with a record of 90-59, reflect a winning percentage of 0.60. They remain on top of their division with 27-18 in division games and have been formidable recently, boasting 7 wins in their last 10 matchups, alongside a current 2-game winning streak. At home and away games show a disparity, recording 52-26 and 38-33 respectively, igniting a stronger performance under the night lights with 64 wins out of their night games total. Their offense and defense stats stand out with 725 runs scored against 606 runs allowed.

In contrast, the Brewers hold the 3rd spot in the NL Central Division with an 86-63 record, showcasing a 0.58 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 30-19 in-division record and recent performance indicates 5 wins in their last 10 games, though they currently bear the weight of a recent loss. Their home and road game dynamics portray a near balance, with scores of 42-29 and 44-34 respectively. Their game strategy shines during night games with 47 victories compared to 39 in day games. The Brewers have scored a nearly equal amount of runs as the Phillies at 726, but have allowed fewer at 592.

Turning to the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, with the over/under at 8.0. The money line odds favor the Phillies slightly at -120, while the Brewers are set at +101, indicating a close match where both teams have a solid chance of victory based on current and historical performances.