On Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers (57-42) and Chicago Cubs (48-53) will battle it in Game 1 of their three-game series at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Brewers are slight favorites to take control of Game 1 with a moneyline at -160
The Brewers have won six out of 10 games against the Cubs, and they will put their skills to the test again. They are on a two-game winning streak heading into this battle, averaging 8.50 runs a game during this winning stretch.
They are starting Tobias Myers (6-3) on the mound and should be in a good position. Their team ERA comes in around 3.81, while Myers is at 3.13 and even has a WHIP at 1.13.
The Brewers have appealing offensive players ready to take over this game. Willy Adames is a great example, leading the team with 15 home runs and 67 RBIs. Christian Yelich also chimes in with a .320 batting average.
In addition, they are allowing their opponents to average .240 at the plate while getting .255. This separation needs to be more significant if the Brewers want to win, as it should not give them any breathing room.
The Cubs have lost their last two games and are 1-4 over their last five. In their most recent battles, they are coming off a 3-0 shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
To kick things off, they will park Javier Assad (4-3) on the mound. He currently has an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.35. On top of that, their team ERA is at 3.76 and is slightly better than the Cardinals.
Their offense has a few key players worth checking out. Christopher Morel has accumulated 18 home runs so far and leads the team. Ian Happ also leads the team but with 58 RBIs.
The Cubs are averaging .233 at the plate and are giving up .237 in return from their opposing teams. This is a slightly negative ratio at the plate, which could harm them later in the game.
MyBookie currently has the odds for this MLB betting showdown, as the Brewers are favored for success. They have a 50.8 percent chance of winning, according to market analysis. With a 6-4 record against the Cubs, it makes sense to go with them another time.
Their pitching on the mound will be critical in getting ahead early, as well as those key players to push the offense. Since this is a toss-up, Meyers has the slightest edge here. Consider the Brewers to win and check out their moneyline.
