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Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 5, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET

Venue: Wrigley Field — Chicago, Illinois

Article updated May 5, 6:16 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs will face off in the final game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Sunday at 1:20 p.m. CT. The Brewers, with a record of 103-59,

Game outlook

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs will face off in the final game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Sunday at 1:20 p.m. CT. The Brewers, with a record of 103-59, will start right-hander Freddy Peralta, who has a 103-59 record with a 3.21 ERA this season. The Cubs, who are 19-14, will counter with righty Javier Assad, who has a 2-0 record and a 1.97 ERA. The betting favorite is Milwaukee, with the current line set at -125. Player injuries include a questionable status for a Brewers catcher and an outfielder, while the Cubs have no recent injuries to report.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Brewers -125 | Cubs +107

Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+110) | Cubs +1.5 (-190)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 56%.

Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee secured a late comeback victory in game one, extending their lead over Chicago in the NL Central standings to two games. The Brewers are positioned well to potentially wrap up the series with another win on Sunday. Milwaukee boasts impressive statistics in several key offensive categories and will have Peralta on the mound, who has a strong record against the Cubs. When considering sportsbooks, it is recommended to test them out and look for the best promotions available. Overall, Milwaukee is ranked 4th in offense, 16th in defense, and holds a 103-59 record this season.

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Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs are currently trailing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central standings, despite a strong start to the season. They have recently experienced some losses following a successful sweep of Houston. With statistics ranking them in the middle of the pack in key categories such as OBP, OPS, and home runs, the Cubs are looking to maintain their position in the playoff race. Pitcher Assad has been performing well in recent outings, with solid results against the Mets and previous matchups with the Brewers. The Cubs have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 9th in offense, scoring an average of 4.76 runs per game. To get more expert picks and analysis on MLB games, expert picks are available for further insight.

Chicago Cubs Set to Play Run Line in Tomorrow's Game, Assad Looks to Shine

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 21-12 record in the 2024 season. In tomorrow's game, the team will be playing the run line, considering Peralta's recent struggles with allowing home runs and command issues. The Cubs have impressive statistics at home, with a batting average of .263, on-base percentage of .349, slugging percentage of .431, and an OPS of .780, scoring an average of 5.5 runs per game. Assad has also been performing well, limiting his opponents to five or fewer hits in each game and maintaining a 27:9 strikeout-to-walk ratio. This upcoming game presents a significant opportunity for the young right-hander, and I have confidence in his ability to deliver a strong performance for his team.

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SportsJaw Brewers vs Cubs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Brewers vs Cubs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers-124 → -138Moved
  • Moneyline · Chicago Cubs+106 → +124Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Brewers-1.25 (+135) → -1.5 (+135)Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Cubs+1.25 (-164) → +1.5 (-158)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Milwaukee Brewers
103-59 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Chicago Cubs
89-73 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-05T10:16:14.524Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs will face off in the final game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Sunday at 1:20 p.m. CT. The Brewers, with a record of 103-59, will start right-hander Freddy Peralta, who has a 103-59 record with a 3.21 ERA this season. The Cubs, who are 19-14, will counter with righty Javier Assad, who has a 2-0 record and a 1.97 ERA. The betting favorite is Milwaukee, with the current line set at -125. Player injuries include a questionable status for a Brewers catcher and an outfielder, while the Cubs have no recent injuries to report.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-04Milwaukee Brewers 5 · Chicago Cubs 6
  • 2024-05-03Milwaukee Brewers 3 · Chicago Cubs 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Chicago Cubs defeated Milwaukee Brewers 5-0

Chicago Cubs defeated Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on May 5, 2024, a 5-run decision in the series. Chicago Cubs' strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (+135) spread, Chicago Cubs covered, while the 5 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers -125Loss
  • EmcMoneyline · Chicago Cubs +107Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers -125Loss
  • 1118240754Moneyline · Chicago Cubs +110Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Chicago Cubs +108Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers -121Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss