- The Brewers (65-59) are -200 favorites vs the Cubs (55-71)
- Cubs starting pitcher: Todd Smyly (5-7), 3.47 ERA
- Brewers starting pitcher: Brandon Woodruff (9-3), 3.50 ERA
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The Chicago Cubs (+170) visit American Family Field to take on the Milwaukee Brewers (-200) on Saturday, August 27, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Milwaukee.
The Brewers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+100).
The Cubs vs Brewers Over/Under is 7 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Cubs are 54-70 against the spread (ATS), while the Brewers are 48-73 ATS.
Cubs vs. Brewers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Cubs | +1.5 -120 | O 7 +100 | +170 |
| Brewers | -1.5 +100 | U 7 -120 | -200 |
Cubs vs Brewers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Brewers will win Saturday‘s matchup with 68.4% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Brewers and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Rafael Ortega has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 24 games (+19.75 Units / 72% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 53 of his last 71 games (+17.90 Units / 12% ROI)
- Rafael Ortega has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 24 games (+17.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- Frank Schwindel has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 19 away games (+16.10 Units / 42% ROI)
- Rafael Ortega has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+16.00 Units / 42% ROI)
Best Brewers Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Brewers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Rowdy Tellez has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 27 games (+11.90 Units / 30% ROI)
- Jace Peterson has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.45 Units / 46% ROI)
- Jace Peterson has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.10 Units / 44% ROI)
- Jace Peterson has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+9.35 Units / 62% ROI)
- Luis Urias has hit the Runs Under in 23 of his last 31 games at home (+9.05 Units / 16% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 30 of their last 49 games (+13.35 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 28 of their last 49 away games (+6.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 away games (+6.05 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 49 away games (+5.10 Units / 8% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.55 Units / 35% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Brewers: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 58 of their last 104 games (+14.10 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 32 of their last 53 games at home (+8.27 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games at home (+2.95 Units / 6% ROI)
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 64-60 against the Run Line (-5.45 Units / -3.4% ROI).
- 54-70 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.1 Units / -9.27% ROI
- 53-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -15.75 Units / -11.66% ROI
- 63-53 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.95 Units / 3.64% ROI
Brewers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 48-73 against the Run Line (-31.8 Units / -21.68% ROI).
- 63-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -22 Units / -11.56% ROI
- 60-55 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.1 Units / 0.07% ROI
- 55-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.95 Units / -7.46% ROI
Todd Smyly: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 47% of the time (510/1,076) against right-handed batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total CB; League Avg: 15% — 98th Percentile.
Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 45% of the time (1,175/2,632) against right-handed batters since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total CB; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.
Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 48% of the time (327/680) with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total CB; League Avg: 17% — 98th Percentile.
Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 55% of the time (643/1,174) with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total CB; League Avg: 19% — 99th Percentile.
Brandon Woodruff: Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .043 (2 GB hits out of 46 GBs) against Brandon Woodruff with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total IP; League Avg: .232 — 100th Percentile.
Left-handed hitters have a miss rate of 38% (153/398) against Brandon Woodruff this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.
Left-handed batters are hitting just .188 (97-for-515) against Brandon Woodruff since the start of last season — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total IP; League Avg: .236 — 96th Percentile.
Brandon Woodruff has struck out 36% (72/200) of left-handed batters he faced this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Brewers
The Cubs are just 18-101 (.151) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .266.
The Cubs are just 9-34 (.209) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .289.
The Cubs are just 27-103 (.208) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .294.
The Cubs are just 4-54 (.069) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.
Brewers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Brewers are just 5-27 (.156) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .275.
The Brewers are 6-46 (.115) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .084.
The Brewers are just 45-8 (.849) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .886.
The Brewers are 20-112 (.152) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .124.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters have grounded into 48 double plays in 346 opportunities (14%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
The Cubs are batting just .154 with two-strikes since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .168.
Cubs hitters have 716 strikeouts in 2,870 PA’s (25%) against LHP since the start of last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Cubs hitters have an OPS of just .354 (70 PA’s) in lefty-lefty matchups this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .644.
Brewers Hitting Stats & Trends
The Brewers are batting just .223 against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .247.
The Brewers are batting just .127 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game over the last 14 days (13 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .250.
Brewers hitters are averaging 4.10 pitches per plate appearance against LHP this season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.
Brewers hitters have an OPS of just .682 (2,891 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .726.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have walked 1,018 of 11,043 batters (9%) since the start of last season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Cubs pitchers have won only 20% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 14% when going through the lineup the third time in a game since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 19%.
The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 42% of their games this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Brewers Pitching Stats & Trends
Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 32% in close and late situations since the start of 2020 — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Brewers pitchers since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Brewers pitchers have won 46% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.
Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Brewers vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Luis Perdomo (Brewers): Elbow, D15
- Trevor Gott (Brewers): Forearm, D15
- Alex J Jackson (Brewers): Finger, D10
- Aaron Ashby (Brewers): Shoulder, D15
- Trevor Rosenthal (Brewers): Hamstring, D15
- Michael Brosseau (Brewers): Oblique, D10
- Miguel Sánchez (Brewers): Elbow, D60
- Jandel Gustave (Brewers): Forearm, D15
- Justin Steele (Cubs): Back, Day-to-Day
- Wade Miley (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Kyle Hendricks (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Steven Brault (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Michael Hermosillo (Cubs): Quad, D60
- Keegan Thompson (Cubs): Back, D15
- Adbert Alzolay (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Alec Mills (Cubs): Back, D60
- Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Jason Heyward (Cubs): Knee, D60
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