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Chicago Cubs Look to Extend Lead in NL Central Against Milwaukee Brewers in Three-Game Series

The Chicago Cubs will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series starting Friday at American Family Field. The Cubs, currently standing at 18-13 and leading the NL Central by two games, will look to bounce back from a recent loss to the Pirates. Meanwhile, the Brewers, sitting at 16-15 and in second place in the NL Central, come into the series on a three-game winning streak. Both teams will be missing several key players due to injuries. Ben Brown will start on the mound for the Cubs, while Quinn Priester will start for the Brewers. The Cubs are the betting favorite for this matchup. For a more detailed analysis and free MLB picks, check out the full Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -114 | Brewers +102
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+140) | Brewers +1.5 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 53%.

Chicago vs Milwaukee Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs rank in the top three or four in major hitting categories, leading in runs scored with 184, and ranking second in both on-base percentage at .341 and batting average with .263. They are also third in slugging percentage at .451. Kyle Tucker, Carson Kelly, and Seiya Suzuki have each hit seven home runs to lead the team, with Tucker leading in RBI with 27. On the mound, Chicago ranks 14th in Quality Starts and 17th in ERA at 4.05. Shota Imanaga leads in wins with 3, while Matthew Boyd leads in ERA among starters at 2.70. Ben Brown, who will start on Friday, leads in strikeouts with 31. Overall, Chicago is ranked 5th in power rankings, excelling in offense with an average of 5.94 runs scored per game. They are 19-13 this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers have been performing well at the plate, ranking 5th in runs scored, 9th in on-base percentage, 10th in batting average, and 23rd in slugging percentage. Jackson Chourio leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Christian Yelich follows closely behind. On the pitching side, Milwaukee ranks 18th in batting average against, 19th in ERA, 22nd in WHIP, and 23rd in Quality Starts. Jose Quintana leads in wins and ERA, while Freddy Peralta leads in strikeouts. Milwaukee has a power ranking of 3 and a record of 16-16, with their offense ranking 5th and defense ranking 15th. Chicago has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers on a Winning Streak, Chicago White Sox Struggle Defensively

The Milwaukee Brewers have achieved three consecutive victories, including their recent win against the Chicago White Sox. On the other hand, the Chicago White Sox have experienced three losses in their last four games, including their recent defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Currently, the Chicago White Sox holds a team ERA of 4.05, ranking 17th in the league, and a WHIP of 1.36, placing them at 24th. The struggles continue for Chicago Cubs' starting pitcher Ben Brown, who holds a 6.04 ERA and 1.89 WHIP so far this season. Brown's recent performance against the Philadelphia Phillies resulted in nine hits and six runs allowed in just 3.2 innings. Despite a tough outing, Milwaukee Brewers' Quinn Priester showed consistency in his previous three starts, allowing only three runs in a total of 14 innings before his recent performance of allowing five runs in five innings.

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