Chicago Cubs Gear Up for Critical Week Before Trade Deadline, Led by Impressive Pitching Performances
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs in National League Central action at Wrigley Field, with the Cubs securing a 3-1 home win in the opening
Game outlook
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs in National League Central action at Wrigley Field, with the Cubs securing a 3-1 home win in the opening game of the series. Right-hander Colin Rea will start for the Brewers, while righty Jameson Taillon will pitch for the Cubs. The Cubs are the betting favorite, opening at -118 with the current line at Milwaukee -106.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Brewers -106 | Cubs -105
Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-203) | Cubs -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 51%.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers have been performing exceptionally well this season, leading the NL Central by 5.5 games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals. Their offense ranks ninth in the league with a .733 team OPS and averages 4.83 runs per game. The team has shown power with 104 total home runs tying them for 20th in the league. Christian Yelich has been a standout player with impressive stats at the plate. Right-hander Colin Rea has been a strong pitcher with a 9-3 record, 3.77 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP in 105.0 innings. The Brewers are ranked 6th in offense, 7th in defense, and currently hold a 56-41 record this season.
Chicago Cubs Analysis
The Chicago Cubs are currently fourth in the NL Central standings and struggling offensively with a .233/.312/.377 slash line. They are 10.0 games behind in the division and 4.0 games back of the final spot in the NL Wild Card. First baseman Michael Busch has been a standout player with a .820 OPS, 12 home runs, and 37 RBI. The team will need to decide whether they will be buyers or sellers at the deadline. Right-hander Jameson Taillon has been performing well with a 7-4 record, 3.10 ERA, and 1.16 WHIP in 16 games. Taillon has excelled at limiting home runs this season. The Cubs have a power ranking of 7 and are currently ranked #23 for offense, averaging 4.15 runs per game. They have a 49-53 overall record. Milwaukee has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against the Cubs.