Brewers vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 28

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  • The Cubs are -125 favorites vs the Brewers
  • Brewers starting pitcher: Wade Miley
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Jameson Taillon
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The Milwaukee Brewers (+105) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-125) on Monday, August 28, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Chicago.

The Cubs are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Brewers vs Cubs Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Brewers are 73-57 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 67-63 ATS.

Brewers vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brewers+1.5 -190O 9 -115+105
Cubs -1.5 +155U 9 -105-125

Brewers vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 59.3% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Brewers and Cubs and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Brewers players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Brewers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • William Contreras has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 32 of his last 45 games (+14.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Willy Adames has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 away games (+12.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 45 games (+11.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Total Bases Over in 26 of his last 45 games (+10.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+9.85 Units / 48% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Cody Bellinger has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 37 of his last 50 games (+20.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Cody Bellinger has hit the Total Bases Over in 33 of his last 50 games (+19.35 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Cody Bellinger has hit the Hits Over in 39 of his last 50 games (+16.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Cody Bellinger has hit the RBIs Over in 21 of his last 34 games (+16.30 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Runs Over in 23 of his last 32 games (+15.95 Units / 49% ROI)

Cubs vs Brewers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Mark Canha 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
Seiya Suzuki 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Carlos Santana 0.5 +340 0.5 -650
Christopher Morel 0.5 +400 0.5 -750

Cubs vs Brewers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Mark Canha 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Seiya Suzuki 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Carlos Santana 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Christopher Morel 0.5 -160 0.5 +120

Cubs vs Brewers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Mark Canha 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Seiya Suzuki 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Carlos Santana 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Christopher Morel 0.5 +185 0.5 -250

Cubs vs Brewers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Wade Miley 3.5 -110 3.5 -120
Jameson Taillon 4.5 -120 4.5 -110
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Moneyline in their last 8 games (+8.90 Units / 98% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 45 away games (+8.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in their last 8 games (+8.29 Units / 75% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Team Total Over in their last 8 games (+8.28 Units / 89% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.75 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 26 of their last 34 games (+18.84 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 39 of their last 65 games (+10.09 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 45 games at home (+9.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+9.67 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+6.70 Units / 26% ROI)

Brewers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Brewers have gone 60-70 against the Run Line (-13.45 Units / -8.32% ROI).

  • 73-57 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.15 Units / 5.68% ROI
  • 58-66 when betting on the total runs Over for -15.35 Units / -10.72% ROI
  • 66-58 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.45 Units / 1.74% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 67-63 against the Run Line (-0.4 Units / -0.24% ROI).

  • 69-61 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / 2.32% ROI
  • 69-55 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.65 Units / 5.35% ROI
  • 55-69 when betting on the total runs Under for -20.5 Units / -14.54% ROI

Wade Miley has thrown inside pitches 44% of the time (159/359) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 99th Percentile.

Wade Miley has located his fastball inside 53% of the time (252/479) since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 116 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 99th Percentile.

Wade Miley has located his fastball inside 56% of the time (522/937) since the 2021 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 180 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 99th Percentile.

Wade Miley has thrown his cutter 52% of the time (188/359) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total CUT; League Avg: 20% — 97th Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a miss rate of just 15% (30/206) against Jameson Taillon with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 26% — third Percentile.

Jameson Taillon has thrown breaking pitches 51% of the time (987/1,946) since last season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Jameson Taillon has walked 16 of 643 right-handed batters (3%) since last season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 116 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 99th Percentile.

Jameson Taillon has allowed at least one HR in each of his last five games dating back to August 3rd — the longest active streak is 8.

Brewers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

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Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Brewers

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team hitters – away

team hitters – home

team pitchers – away

team pitchers – home

Cubs vs. Brewers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Fulmer (Cubs): Forearm, D15
  • Bradley Boxberger (Cubs): Forearm, D60
  • Marcus Stroman (Cubs): Rib, D15
  • Brandon Hughes (Cubs): Knee, D60
  • Nicholas Burdi (Cubs): Appendicitis, D60
  • Eric Lauer (Brewers): Shoulder, D15
  • Garrett Mitchell (Brewers): Shoulder, D60
  • Darin Ruf (Brewers): Knee, D60
  • Justin Wilson (Brewers): Lat, D60
  • Aaron Ashby (Brewers): Labrum, D60
  • Adrian Houser (Brewers): Forearm, Day-to-Day
  • Blake Perkins (Brewers): Oblique, D10
  • Jean Carlos Mejía (Brewers): Shoulder, D15
  • Julio Teheran (Brewers): Hip, D15
  • Jesse Winker (Brewers): Back, D10

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