Brewers vs. Cubs Prediction
Will the Cubs pick up another victory on the runline today when they host the Brewers at 2:20PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Cubs are -200 money line favorites versus the Brewers, who have odds of +185 to pull off the upset. Tommy Milone will oppose Kyle Hendricks in today’s pitching matchup.
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BREWERS KEY TRENDS: The Brewers have won six of their last eight games despite last night’s 9-7 loss to the Cubs and are also 8-2 in their last 10 road games. They’re 7-0 in their last seven road games versus a right-handed starter and are a perfect 5-0 in their last five games versus a righty overall.
CUBS KEY TRENDS: The Cubs have now won 36 of their last 52 home games and are 85-41 in their last 127 divisional games. They’ve fared well versus left-handed starters too, winning five of their last seven home games versus a lefty, and are 36-16 in their last 52 contests when facing an opponent that owns a winning record.
Bet Today’s Brewers vs. Cubs Game
OUR PICK: The Cubs are 18-7 in Hendricks’ last 25 starts, are 27-13 in his last 40 starts at home, and are 6-0 in his last six outings when coming off four days of rest. They’re also 9-3 in his last 12 starts against National League Central opponents and have taken 35 of the last 52 meetings with the Brewers overall.
WEDNESDAY MLB FREE PICK: CHICAGO CUBS -1.5 (+110)