On the evening of September 18, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to clash with the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, with the first pitch at 7:40 PM under expected clear skies. Aaron Nola will lead the pitching for the Phillies with a commendable 3.623 ERA, while Freddy Peralta will counter for the Brewers sporting a slightly higher ERA of 3.747.

In the race for the 2024 NL East Division, the Phillies are currently the frontrunners with a strong record of 91 wins and 60 losses, boasting a .600 win percentage. They are also leading their divisional matchups with a record of 27-18. Their recent performance demonstrates solid form, winning 6 of their last 10 games and currently enjoying a single-game win streak. The Phillies have been particularly effective at home with a 52-26 record, though they maintain a respectable performance on the road at 39-34.

On the Central end, the Milwaukee Brewers hold the third spot in the NL Central Division with an 87-64 record, indicating a .580 winning percentage. They match the Phillies in their last 10 games with 6 wins and are recovering from a recent loss. At home, their record stands at 43-30 and 44-34 when away. The Brewers, like the Phillies, are stronger during night games, accumulating 49 wins compared to 38 during the day.

Regarding betting odds, the matchup features a point spread of 1.5, an over/under set at 8.0, with the Philadelphia Phillies having an away team money line of +101, and the Milwaukee Brewers holding a home team money line of -119. This data highlights that betting lines see the game as tightly contested with a slight edge given to the Brewers at home. Bettors will be watching closely, considering how evenly matched these teams are and might lean towards the under on the total runs given both pitchers’ effective ERAs and recent team scoring records.