Chicago vs Milwaukee Brewers Predictions October 1, 2023: D. Smyly vs A. Houser
The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs, who have a season series of 6-5 with the Brewers in the lead, will end their regular season on
Game outlook
The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs, who have a season series of 6-5 with the Brewers in the lead, will end their regular season on Sunday.
Game Info
When: Sunday, 10/1/2023 @ 3:10pm EST
Where: American Family Field Stadium Cubs vs Brewers Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs -114 | Brewers -106
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+140) | Brewers +1.5 (-170)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 53%.
Chicago Cubs
Justin Steele will get the nod to conclude the year. Steele was decent last time out, allowing three runs in 5.1 innings against the Braves, resulting in a no-decision in a game the Cubs lost. The Cubs ace has not been reliable in recent outings, issuing a 4.91 ERA this month but has posted a strong 3.06 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP accompanied by a 16-5 record in 173.1 innings on the year. Steele has limited the Brewers to three runs in 18 innings this season and has recorded a stellar 2.24 ERA and a 2-2 record in 13 meetings against the rivals.
Chicago had a shaky month of September which included a few costly losing streaks. They are 1.5 games out of the wildcard spot entering Saturday. The Cubs were dealt a costly sweep against the Braves prior to this series due to bad pitching and are 4-6 in their last ten games. Nico Hoerner lacks power but is reaching base, hitting a stellar .302 this month along with a .712 OPS. The 26-year-old second baseman is now hitting .283 with 68 RBIs and a respectable .729 OPS on the season. Hoerner is only hitting .178 with a .451 OPS against the Brewers pitching.