In Game 0 of their NL Central doubleheader, the Milwaukee Brewers are set to take the field against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The matchup starts at 2:20 p.m. ET and fans can watch it on either WLS or FSWI.
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs Odds
The Brewers have gone 24-16 SU this year and are 19-20 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 6.8 units for moneyline bettors through the early part of the season, despite having lost 1.8 units ATS. Milwaukee’s covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Cubs, on the other hand, are 22-14 SU and 18-17 ATS. They’ve gained 4.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 1.1 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
Chicago games have a 20-14-1 over/under record thus far in 2019. The Brewers have been a decent under bet with a total record of 16-22-1.
Zach Davies will get the nod for the visiting Brewers. The right-handed Davies is 4-0 with a 1.56 ERA and 26 strikeouts. He’s 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA against Chicago this year.
The Cubs will put the ball in the left hand of Cole Hamels (3-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.10 WHIP), who’s got 44 strikeouts and 14 walks. Hamels is 1-0 with five strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA in one start against Milwaukee this year.
Chicago’s pitching staff has given up 4.2 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starters have a 3.39 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.12 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 9.7 K/9. In 10 games against divisional foes, Cubs starters have an ERA of 4.75 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.37.
Chicago’s hitters have produced 5.6 runs per contest, including 6.3 per game against divisional foes and 3.4 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .231/.348/.404 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
Shortstop Javier Baez and first baseman Anthony Rizzo have led the Cubs’ batters this year. Baez is slashing .318/.354/.629 with 11 home runs, 28 RBIs and 31 runs scored, while Rizzo’s line is .254/.377/.545 with 10 homers, 29 RBIs and 25 runs.
In the other dugout, Milwaukee’s pitchers have allowed 4.7 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.78 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 8.77 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.15, along with a WHIP of 1.43 and a K/9 of 9.75.
Brewers hitters have slashed .247/.328/.438 on their way to 4.9 runs scored per game this season, including 5.4 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (5-0 SU).
Milwaukee’s offensive production has been powered by outfielders Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain. Yelich is slashing .352/.459/.787 with 16 home runs, 37 RBIs, 32 runs and seven stolen bases. Cain (.248/.306/.389) is up to four homers, 17 RBIs and 26 runs scored.
The Brewers have gained 3.6 units and are 7-4 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in four of those games, as opposed to seven that’ve gone under against lefty starters. On the other hand, the Cubs have netted 2.9 units and are 14-13 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s cashed in 15 of those games, compared to 12 that’ve gone under.
Brewers at Cubs Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Brewers, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The under has hit in four of Milwaukee’s last seven games.
- The Brewers have a team OPS of .766 this season and an OPS of .818 against left-handed pitchers. The Cubs’ OPS sits at .809 overall and .773 against lefties.
- Milwaukee has posted 22.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 22.8 over its last five.
- The Brewers have hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games. The Cubs have hit 18 over their last 10.
