Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions
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.
Game outlook
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 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 89-73 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.