Cubs vs Brewers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 29

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
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  • The Brewers are -135 favorites vs the Cubs
  • Cubs vs Brewers Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Cubs / Brewers TV Channel: FS1 | MARQ | BSWI

The Chicago Cubs (+110) visit American Family Field to take on the Milwaukee Brewers (-135) on Saturday, June 29, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Milwaukee, WI.

This season, the Cubs are 38-45 against the spread (ATS), while the Brewers are 44-38 ATS.

Cubs vs Brewers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Justin Steele 0-3, 3.08 ERA
  • Brewers starting pitcher: Tobias Myers 5-2, 3.14 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs+1.5 -185O 8.5 -110+110
Brewers -1.5 +150U 8.5 -110-135

Cubs vs Brewers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 52.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Christopher Morel has hit the Total Bases Under in 29 of his last 39 games (+19.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Cody Bellinger has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 25 away games (+18.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Cody Bellinger has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 23 away games (+14.95 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 30 of his last 44 games (+14.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 28 games (+12.50 Units / 24% ROI)

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

Best Brewers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Sal Frelick has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 12 games at home (+16.00 Units / 133% ROI)
  • Willy Adames has hit the Walks Over in 13 of his last 21 games (+12.50 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Willy Adames has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+12.50 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Christian Yelich has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+11.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 26 games (+11.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 37 of their last 57 games (+15.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 71 games (+12.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 57 games (+10.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 away games (+0.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Moneyline in 49 of their last 82 games (+14.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the Run Line in 17 of their last 26 games at home (+11.45 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 48 of their last 82 games (+9.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Game Total Over in 43 of their last 78 games (+9.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games at home (+9.20 Units / 31% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 39-44 against the Run Line (-14.6 Units / -12.61% ROI).

  • 38-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.45 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 35-46 when betting on the total runs Over for -15.4 Units / -16.87% ROI
  • 46-35 when betting on the total runs Under for +7.65 Units / 8.37% ROI

Brewers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Brewers are 44-38 against the Run Line (+3.15 Units / 2.87% ROI).

  • 49-33 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.55 Units / 14.35% ROI
  • 44-34 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.2 Units / 8.03% ROI
  • 34-44 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.4 Units / -15.88% ROI

Brewers vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rhys Hoskins (MIL) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
William Contreras (MIL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Willy Adames (MIL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Jake Bauers (MIL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Brewers vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brice Turang (MIL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Christian Yelich (MIL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Nico Hoerner (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Brewers vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
William Contreras (MIL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Willy Adames (MIL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Christian Yelich (MIL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Rhys Hoskins (MIL) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Brewers vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jameson Taillon (CHC) 4.5 -105 4.5 -120

Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 44% of the time (659/1,492) on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 160 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 45% of the time (1,108/2,492) in non-two strike counts since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 96 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Justin Steele has a strikeout rate of 61% (17 SO in 28 PAs) with two-strikes — 3rd best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 43% — 97th Percentile.

Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 45% of the time (441/980) on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 96 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Tobias Myers has allowed a slugging percentage of just .200 (17 Total Bases / 85 ABs) this month (4 games) — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .409 — 100th Percentile.

Tobias Myers has allowed an OPS of just .409 (91 PA’s) this month (4 games) — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .717 — 100th Percentile.

Tobias Myers has allowed a slugging percentage of just .200 (17 Total Bases / 85 ABs) this month (4 games) — best among among NL Starters; League Avg: .390 — 100th Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 63% (19/30) against Tobias Myers this month (4 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 41% — 100th Percentile.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Brewers

The Cubs are just 17-35 (.327) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Cubs are just 3-13 (.188) after a road win this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .447.

The Cubs are just 13-25 (.342) after a win this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .493.

The Cubs are just 2-33 (.057) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .108.

Brewers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Brewers are 31-60 (.341) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .213.

The Brewers are 58-55 (.513) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Brewers are 56-31 (.644) after a home loss since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .522.

The Brewers are 5-1 (.833) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

team hitters – away

Brewers hitters have an OBP of .336 (2,402 PA’s) against RHP this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Brewers hitters have 9 extra-base hits out of 56 total hits (just 16%) against LHP this month (23 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 34%.

Brewers hitters have a groundball batting average of .290 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Brewers hitters have 47 extra-base hits out of 201 total hits (just 23%) this month (25 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 69 of 736 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 8 of 61 batters (13%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (7 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 6%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Cubs pitchers over the last 14 days — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Brewers pitchers allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 38% of their games in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 49%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Brewers have have still managed to win 33% of the time since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Brewers pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 37% of their games since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

Brewers vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • J.C. Mejia (Milwaukee Brewers): Suspension, Suspension
  • Garrett Mitchell (Milwaukee Brewers): Finger, 10-Day IL
  • Christian Arroyo (Milwaukee Brewers): Wrist, 7-Day IL
  • Jeferson Quero (Milwaukee Brewers): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • Easton McGee (Milwaukee Brewers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Wade Miley (Milwaukee Brewers): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Devin Williams (Milwaukee Brewers): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Brandon Woodruff (Milwaukee Brewers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Taylor Clarke (Milwaukee Brewers): Knee, 15-Day IL
  • Patrick Wisdom (Chicago Cubs): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Brennen Davis (Chicago Cubs): Undisclosed, Out
  • Tyler Duffey (Chicago Cubs): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Caleb Kilian (Chicago Cubs): Shoulder, 60-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.