MLB Odds: Yankees-Brewers prediction, odds and pick

The Yankees and Brewers are playing a three-game series. The winner of this game takes the series, as the Yankees are first in the AL East and second in NL Central. Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the Yanks. Jason Alexander will start for Milwaukee. The Brewers won the game 4-1 yesterday. They are second behind the San Diego Padres in race for final wildcard spot.

The Yankees are the division leaders. Josh Donaldson has struggled this season, but he's been better since returning from paternity leave. Aaron Judge is hitting .312 with 57 home runs, 123 RBIs, and 119 runs. Giancarlo Stanton is a better hitter than he is on the field. The Yankees need to avoid issues on their back end.

The Brewers are fighting for their playoff lives. They need to win to cover the spread. Hunter Renfroe and Christian Yelich are hitting well. Alexander will have to pitch well to keep his team in the game. If Alexander pitches well, the Brewers can cover if Ren froe, Yelch and the team can get to Cole early.

Cole will take the mound and dominate. The Yankees are due for a win after two losses.