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Milwaukee Brewers Poised for Victory as they Face Chicago Cubs in Final Game of Series at Wrigley Field

Milwaukee and Chicago are set to face off in the final game of their series at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon. The Brewers, with a record of 39-35, will be looking to secure their second consecutive series win. Freddy Peralta, with a 6-4 record and a 2.60 ERA, will start for Milwaukee, while Cade Horton, with a 3-1 record and a 3.47 ERA, will take the mound for the Cubs. The Brewers have a slight edge in recent matchups with a 6-4 record against Chicago in their last 10 meetings. Although Chicago is the betting favorite, with a line of -110 that has remained consistent, the outcome of the game remains to be seen. **Please note that this preview was written before Wednesday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +100 | Cubs -110
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+162) | Cubs +1.5 (-196)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 52%.

Milwaukee vs Chicago Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers bounced back from a series loss to Atlanta with a series win over St. Louis. The team is currently second in the NL Central standings, 5.5 games behind Chicago. They will be looking to cut into the Cubs' division lead with a win on Thursday. Milwaukee averages 4.33 runs per game, ranking 13th in the league, with a .236 batting average (23rd) and a .313 on base percentage (19th). Christian Yelich leads the team with 14 home runs and 43 RBI. On defense, the Brewers are giving up 4.04 runs per game, ranking 13th in the league. In his last start, Peralta led the team to a win over the Cardinals, maintaining a 7-2 record with a 2.93 ERA in games against Chicago. Milwaukee is ranked 13th in offense and defense, with a power ranking of 3. They currently have a record of 39-35 this season.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs have bounced back from a series loss to Philadelphia with a series win over the Pirates. Currently leading the NL Central with the second-best record in the NL, one game behind the Mets, the Cubs are looking to move into a tie for the best record in the league with a win on Thursday. Chicago averages 5.35 runs per game, ranking second in the league, with a .254 batting average (fifth in the league), .324 on base percentage (eighth), and .435 slugging percentage (fourth). Nico Hoerner leads the team with a .288 batting average, Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit 18 home runs, and Seiya Suzuki leads with 58 RBI. On the defensive side, the Cubs are giving up 3.89 runs per game (10th in the league) with opponents hitting .242 against them (17th). Their 3.57 ERA ranks ninth, and their 1.22 WHIP is 11th. In their last game, Horton pitched 5.2 scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh. The Cubs have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked second in offense and tenth in defense, with an overall record of 45-28. Milwaukee recently won 2 out of 3 matchups against Chicago.

Milwaukee Brewers poised for success against struggling opponent with strong hitting and pitching matchups

The Milwaukee Brewers have demonstrated a strong performance, winning three out of their last five games. Their success can be attributed to their solid hitting against right-handed pitchers. Additionally, their upcoming opponent, Horton, has shown inconsistency on the mound, allowing seven runs in his last three starts. With a track record of surrendering multiple runs in home starts, Horton is likely to struggle against the Brewers.

Conversely, the Chicago Cubs have not fared well offensively against Peralta, who has only given up four runs in his last three starts. Peralta has had success against the Cubs previously, not allowing a run in their last encounter and limiting them to only two runs in his three most recent starts against them. As a result, the Cubs may face challenges in generating runs in this game. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place a bet on the Milwaukee Brewers to win.

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