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Cubs Look to Upset Brewers in Final Game of Three-Game Series with Hendricks on the Mound

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in the final game of a three-game series at American Family Field on Sunday afternoon. The Cubs won the previous game to even the series at one game apiece. The Cubs, currently at the bottom of the NL Central, will have Kyle Hendricks starting on the mound, while the division-leading Brewers will counter with Freddy Peralta. Milwaukee is favored to win with a betting line of -189.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +171 | Brewers -189
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-125) | Brewers -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 65%.

Chicago vs Milwaukee Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 5-3 road win over the Milwaukee Brewers and are looking to continue improving their performance. Michael Busch and Ian Happ each hit a home run in the game, while the team struggled with runners in scoring position and left multiple players on base. Justin Steele had a solid outing, pitching six innings and giving up three runs. Kyle Hendricks will be starting the next game, despite his struggles this season with a 1-5 record and a 6.87 ERA. The Cubs have a power ranking of 21, ranking 21st in offense, 18th in defense, and have a record of 39-45 this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a loss against the Chicago Cubs, despite hitting well and stealing bases in the game. Right fielder Jackson Chourio had an extra base hit with a double. Tobias Myers had a quality start but did not pick up a win. Righty Freddy Peralta will be pitching for the Brewers, with good stats including a low opposing batting average. The Brewers have a power ranking of 9 and rank 7th in offense and 9th in defense. They have a record of 49-34 overall, while the Cubs won 2 out of the last 3 matchups against Milwaukee.

Chicago Cubs Primed for Victory with Hendricks on the Mound and Happ at the Plate

In the upcoming game, the pitching match-up between Kyle Hendricks and Freddy Peralta shows a notable contrast. Hendricks boasts a 1-1 record, a 1.27 ERA, and a .178 batting average against in five games, including two starts. Meanwhile, Peralta holds a 2-1 record, a 5.11 ERA, and a .258 opposing batting average in five starts. Additionally, Ian Happ has stood out as a top performer with a 1.024 OPS, two home runs, and a 7:6 walk-to-strikeout ratio in the last week. Considering these factors, the Chicago Cubs appear to be the more favorable choice to secure a victory in this game.

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