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Milwaukee Brewers favored to win against Chicago Cubs in game two of series, betting line set at -112

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers face off in game two of their series, with the Cubs sitting in last place in the NL Central and the Brewers leading the division. Milwaukee is also within reach of first place in the league. The Brewers are on a five-game winning streak entering Saturday's matchup. Justin Steele will start for the Cubs, while Tobias Myers will start for the Brewers. Milwaukee is the betting favorite, with the current line at -112. The game is set to start at 4:10 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +100 | Brewers -112
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-198) | Brewers -1.5 (+171)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 53%.

Chicago vs Milwaukee Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are currently 38-45 for the season and are in last place in the National League Central Division. They are 11.5 games behind the Brewers for first place and are also one game behind the Reds to move out of the cellar. The Cubs have lost five of their last six games and lost 4-2 to the Brewers in their last game. Manager Craig Counsell recognized Jameson Taillon's pitching efforts despite the loss. The Cubs will be starting Justin Steele in their next game, who has a record of 0-3 this season with an ERA of 3.08. The Cubs offense has not been providing much support for Steele, as they are averaging just 3.8 runs per game when he starts. Chicago ranks sixth worst in hitting with a .230 batting average and has scored the 18th most runs in the league. Their power ranking is 21, with their offense ranked 20th and defense ranked 18th.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a record of 49-33 this season, placing them in first in the National League Central division. They are 6.5 games ahead of the Cardinals for the division lead, and five games behind the Phillies for the top record in the National League. The team has won five straight games and seven of their last 10 outings, with their most recent victory being a 4-2 win against the Cubs on June 28. Pitcher Colin Rea had a strong performance in the game, supported by a grand slam from Jackson Chourio. The Brewers will be starting Tobias Myers in their upcoming game, who has a record of 5-2 and an ERA of 3.12 this season. The team is hitting .255, with the seventh most runs scored and the sixth most hits in the league. They have a power ranking of 9 and rank 7th for offense and 9th for defense. Despite recent losses to the Cubs, the Brewers remain a strong contender in their division.

Brewers Favored to Prevail in Saturday Matchup Against Cubs, Betting on Milwaukee to Cover Spread Recommended

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are set to play their second game of the series on Saturday. The Cubs will have Justin Steele on the mound, a left-handed pitcher with an impressive ERA of 2.50 on the road. However, the Cubs have yet to secure a win in the six games where Steele has started. The team's offensive performance has been lacking, posing a challenge to their success. On the other hand, the Brewers have demonstrated consistent hitting at a .258 average when playing at home. Given these factors, it is anticipated that the Brewers will prevail in a closely contested match. With Tobias Myers expected to limit the Cubs' scoring potential, the Brewers, who have won five consecutive games started by Myers, are favored to win. In this scenario, it is recommended to place a bet on the Brewers covering the spread.

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