Chicago Cubs (47-52) vs Milwaukee Brewers (55-42)
Game Info: Monday, July 22, 2024 at 8:05 pm (Wrigley Field)
() () vs Tobias Myers (6-3) (3.12)
Betting Odds: Chicago Cubs / Milwaukee Brewers --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs meet Monday in MLB game 1 action at Wrigley Field. Here’s a Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Pick.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers are 57-42 on the year after playing the Nationals and Twins. The Milwaukee Brewers have scored 25 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 straight games. The Milwaukee Brewers have won 5 of their last 6 games when scoring 4 or more runs. William Contreras leads the Milwaukee Brewers with 110 hits and 56 RBI, while Willy Adames and Brice Turang have combined for 188 hits and 108 RBI.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 48-53 on the year after playing the Diamondbacks and Cardinals. The Chicago Cubs have scored 4 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 11 games. The Chicago Cubs have won 8 of their last 9 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Nico Hoerner leads the Chicago Cubs with 90 hits and 30 RBI, while Cody Bellinger and Michael Busch have combined for 165 hits and 73 RBI.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Pitching Pick Matchup
Tobias Myers gets the ball for the Milwaukee Brewers, and he is 6-3 with a 3.13 ERA and 62 strikeouts this season. Myers has allowed 12 hits and 4 runs in his last 14 innings. Myers has a 2.56 ERA and .227 allowed batting average in 38.2 road innings. Myers is 0-1 with a 7.00 ERA and 8 strikeouts in his career against the Chicago Cubs.
Javier Assad gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs, and he is 4-3 with a 3.27 ERA and 79 strikeouts this season. Assad has allowed 14 hits and 7 runs in his last 6.2 innings. Assad has a 2.38 ERA and .234 allowed batting average in 41.2 home innings. Assad is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his career against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will Beat the Cubs
- The Cubs have lost each of their last six night games after going to extra innings.
- The Brewers have won each of their last eight Monday games against the Cubs.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games against National League opponents following a home win.
- The road team has covered the run line in nine of the Cubs' last 10 games.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hoerner has recorded a Double in three of the Cubs' last four games against NL opponents.
- Dansby Swanson has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven appearances with the Cubs as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
- Nico Hoerner has scored at least one run in 13 of the Cubs' last 15 games at Wrigley Field against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Ian Happ has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs' last nine games at Wrigley Field against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Ian Happ has recorded at least one total base in each of the Cubs' last nine games at Wrigley Field against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances against NL opponents at Wrigley Field.
- Patrick Wisdom has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances against the Brewers at Wrigley Field.
Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts
- Christian Yelich has hit a home run in each of the Brewers' last two road games against NL opponents.
- Willy Adames has recorded a Double in four of the Brewers' last five games as favorites.
- Willy Adames has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Brewers' last four night games.
- Willy Adames has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances at Wrigley Field against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Willy Adames has recorded a Single in each of his seven previous appearances at Wrigley Field against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Christian Yelich has scored at least one run in seven of the Brewers' last eight road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Willy Adames has recorded at least one hit in each of his seven previous appearances at Wrigley Field against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Christian Yelich ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.320) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Cubs rank 25th in the league for batting average this season (.233).
- The Chicago Cubs rank 24th in the league for home runs this season (100).
- The Milwaukee Brewers rank 3rd in the league for walks this season (366).
- The Milwaukee Brewers are one of only 3 teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and batting average this season.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Prediction
I considered the Cubs at home, but they've underachieved over the last month or so and while Javier Assad has been solid this season, you can make a strong argument Tobias Myers has been better. The Brewers are simply the safer bet because they've been the better, more consistent team and their offense has been on a tear over their last few games. Give me the Brewers in game 1 against the Cubs.
Randy’s Pick Milwaukee Brewers
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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