Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
This content provides a brief overview of a weekend series between baseball rivals taking place at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Milwaukee Brewers, coming off a series win
Game outlook
This content provides a brief overview of a weekend series between baseball rivals taking place at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Milwaukee Brewers, coming off a series win against the Tampa Bay Rays, are on the road to face the Chicago Cubs, who split a series with the New York Mets. The article mentions the starting pitchers for the game and the betting odds, with Chicago opening as the favorite. Please note that this article was published before the conclusion of the first game of the series.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Brewers +110 | Cubs -122
Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-190) | Cubs -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 55%.
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee won two out of three against Tampa Bay, with a convincing victory in the rubber game on Wednesday. The Brewers are currently 19-11 and hold a one-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central race. Willy Adames, Oliver Dunn, and Blake Perkins each contributed two hits in the win, with Adames hitting two home runs. Colin Rea earned the win on the mound, pitching six shutout innings. Tobias Myers is set to make his third major league start for Milwaukee, with a 0-1 record and a 4.50 ERA. Milwaukee ranks 4th in offense, averaging 5.23 runs per game, and 19th in defense, allowing 4.40 runs per game. Overall, the Brewers have a power ranking of 15.