Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions
On Thursday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the final game of a three-game series at American Family Field. The Cubs will send LHP
Game outlook
On Thursday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the final game of a three-game series at American Family Field. The Cubs will send LHP Shota Imanaga to the mound, while the Brewers will counter with righty Bryse Wilson. The two teams have split the first two games of the series, with the Cubs taking two of three in their last meeting earlier this month. The game is scheduled for 1:10 PM Eastern time. Jameson Taillon will be the starting pitcher for Cubs, while Colin Rea will start for Brewers. Milwaukee is the betting favorite with no line movement at -116.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +100 | Brewers -116
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-208) | Brewers -1.5 (+177)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 54%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings. Ben Brown had an outstanding game, striking out 10 batters and holding the Brewers hitless for seven innings. Mike Tauchman's go-ahead single in the 10th secured the win, with four more runs added for insurance. Michael Busch hit his eighth home run of the season in the game. Cubs' manager Craig Counsell praised Brown's performance, calling it "overpowering." Thursday will see Imanaga's first career start against the Brewers, with impressive stats in his previous three games. The Cubs have no current injuries affecting gameplay. In power rankings, Chicago is ranked 26th overall, with a 19th ranking in offense, 15th in defense, and a season record of 89-73.