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Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM ET

Venue: Wrigley Field — Chicago, Illinois

Article updated Aug 19, 11:45 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content provides a preview of the upcoming Brewers vs. Cubs game, which marks the third game of a five-game series in the Windy City. The Brewers recently missed an

Game outlook

This content provides a preview of the upcoming Brewers vs. Cubs game, which marks the third game of a five-game series in the Windy City. The Brewers recently missed an opportunity to sweep the Reds on the road, while the Cubs won their last game against the Pirates. The article was published before the conclusion of a split doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Monday, providing insights and predictions from MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Brewers -122 | Cubs +110

Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+145) | Cubs +1.5 (-165)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 52%.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers saw their 14-game win streak come to an end in a tough extra-inning loss to the Reds on Sunday. Despite the setback, the Brewers still maintain an eight-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central with a record of 78-45. In the game, the Brewers struggled offensively with just five hits and went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position. Pitcher Jose Quintana had a solid outing, going 6.1 innings and allowing only one run. However, it was reliever Grant Anderson who took the loss after giving up a run in his one inning of work. Brandon Woodruff will take the mound for the Brewers in their next game, boasting a 103-59 record with a 2.06 ERA this season. Woodruff has been strong in his recent starts, going 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA over his last three outings. He will be making his 19th career appearance, 17th start, against the Cubs and has had success against them in the past. In his career, Woodruff has a 3.33 ERA in 11 appearances at Wrigley Field.

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Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the rubber game on Sunday to take the series 2-1. The Cubs are currently second in the NL Central, eight games behind the Brewers for the top spot. They hold the top wild card spot in the NL playoff picture. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ led the team with two hits each in the game. Javier Assad pitched four innings, allowing one run on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts. Caleb Thielbar earned the win by striking out the only batter he faced in the eighth inning. Matthew Boyd will make his 25th start of the season for the Cubs, with an 11-6 record and a 2.46 ERA. Boyd has struggled in his last three starts, going 0-2 with a 2.37 ERA. Boyd has a 1-2 record with a 9.68 ERA against the Brewers in four career starts. However, he has a strong record of 9-0 with a 1.86 ERA in 11 starts at Wrigley Field.

Pitcher's Duel Expected as Milwaukee Takes on Chicago in Crucial Matchup

The upcoming matchup between Milwaukee and Chicago will showcase two talented pitchers poised for a challenging confrontation. Milwaukee's offensive prowess, particularly on the road, has been evident this season, while Chicago's hitters have shown signs of struggle in recent weeks. Despite a recent loss, Boyd has demonstrated exceptional skill at Wrigley Field with impressive stats this year. Woodruff presents a formidable opponent, however, the Cubs are primed for a much-needed victory. Expect Boyd to play a crucial role in securing a win for Chicago in this critical game.

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SportsJaw Brewers vs Cubs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Brewers vs Cubs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers+109 → -125Moved
  • Moneyline · Chicago Cubs-127 → +112Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Brewers+1.5 (-195) → -1.5 (+142)Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Cubs-1.5 (+165) → +1.5 (-165)Moved
  • Total · Over7 (-110) → 7 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7 (-110) → 7 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Milwaukee Brewers
103-59 matchup record · 7-2-1 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Chicago Cubs
89-73 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 1-8-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-08-20T03:45:09.631Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-08-19Milwaukee Brewers 4 · Chicago Cubs 6
  • 2025-08-18Milwaukee Brewers 0 · Chicago Cubs 0
  • 2025-08-18Milwaukee Brewers 7 · Chicago Cubs 0
  • 2025-07-30Chicago Cubs 10 · Milwaukee Brewers 3
  • 2025-07-29Chicago Cubs 3 · Milwaukee Brewers 9
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Chicago Cubs defeated Milwaukee Brewers 4-1

Chicago Cubs defeated Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on August 19, 2025, a 3-run decision in the series. Chicago Cubs' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (+142) spread, Chicago Cubs covered, while the 5 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 7.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

No graded public tipster picks were recorded for this matchup.