Brewers Aim to Extend Lead Over Cubs in Divisional Showdown After Tuesday's Thrilling Win

Game outlook

On Wednesday, July 24, the Cubs will host the Brewers in a divisional matchup. The Brewers secured a 1-0 victory on Tuesday night with an eighth-inning RBI by Brice Turang. Both pitching staffs performed well, with Milwaukee improving their record to 58-43 and Chicago falling to 49-54. The Brewers currently lead the National League Central division as the Cubs aim to catch up. The game is scheduled to start at 2:20 P.M. EST, with () pitching for the Brewers and Justin Steele starting for the Cubs. Chicago opens as the betting favorite at -142, with the current line at Chicago -140.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Brewers +128 | Cubs -140

Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-173) | Cubs -1.5 (+150)

Total: Over/Under 7.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 58%.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently leading the National League Central division with a record of 57-41. They are five games ahead of the Cardinals for first place and six games back of the Phillies for the top spot in the National League. In their last game, the Brewers defeated the Cubs 1-0 with Brice Turang bringing in the only run of the game in the eighth inning. Colin Rea pitched an impressive five innings, striking out eight batters. Milwaukee has not announced their starting pitcher for the next game, but they are likely to have a bullpen game with multiple relievers. The Brewers have a team ERA of 3.79, ranking 11th best, and are known for their ground ball style of play. Their offense is strong, ranking fifth in batting average at .254 and seventh in runs scored. However, they are struggling in July with a batting average of .247. Milwaukee also excels in stolen bases, ranking second in the league. Their power ranking is 10, with a ranking of 7 in offense and defense. Overall, the Brewers are having a successful season and are a force to be reckoned with in the National League.