Cubs vs Brewers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 27

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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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  • Cubs vs Brewers Over / Under today: 8 Runs
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The Chicago Cubs (+100) visit American Family Field to take on the Milwaukee Brewers (-120) on Monday, May 27, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Milwaukee, WI.

This season, the Cubs are 27-26 against the spread (ATS), while the Brewers are 28-24 ATS.

Cubs vs Brewers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Justin Steele 0-2, 5.69 ERA
  • Brewers starting pitcher: Robert Gasser 2-0, 2.65 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs-1.5 +160O 8 -110+100
Brewers +1.5 -210U 8 -110-120

Cubs vs Brewers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Monday‘s MLB game with 52.3% 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 Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Michael Busch has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 18 away games (+16.20 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the Hits Under in 22 of his last 41 games (+12.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the Total Bases Under in 26 of his last 41 games (+11.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 18 away games (+11.10 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the RBIs Over in 13 of his last 22 games (+10.90 Units / 50% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Brewers players for Monday‘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 4 games at home (+24.00 Units / 600% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 33 of his last 47 games (+16.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the RBIs Over in 23 of his last 47 games (+14.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Total Bases Over in 27 of his last 46 games (+11.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Hits Over in 31 of his last 48 games (+11.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 41 games (+10.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+6.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+4.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 51 games (+3.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 33 of their last 52 games (+10.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 52 games (+8.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.55 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 27 of their last 52 games (+7.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 24 games (+5.95 Units / 18% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 28-25 against the Run Line (-3.15 Units / -4.17% ROI).

  • 27-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.9 Units / 2.99% ROI
  • 22-30 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.15 Units / -19.09% ROI
  • 30-22 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.75 Units / 9.87% ROI

Brewers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Brewers are 28-24 against the Run Line (+0.7 Units / 0.97% ROI).

  • 30-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 13.18% ROI
  • 29-22 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.1 Units / 8.92% ROI
  • 22-29 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.7 Units / -16.96% ROI

Brewers vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Patrick Wisdom (CHC) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Gary Sanchez (MIL) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Willy Adames (MIL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Brewers vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Christian Yelich (MIL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
William Contreras (MIL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Nick Madrigal (CHC) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Brewers vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Patrick Wisdom (CHC) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Willy Adames (MIL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +175 0.5 -225

Brewers vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Robert Gasser (MIL) 3.5 -125 3.5 -105
Justin Steele (CHC) 5.5 -120 5.5 -110

Justin Steele has thrown fastballs 74% of the time (611/823) on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 84 total IP; League Avg: 51% — 100th Percentile.

Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 43% of the time (1,505/3,514) in non-two strike counts since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 149 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 44% of the time (585/1,335) on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 149 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Justin Steele has thrown fastballs 72% of the time (2,516/3,514) in non-two strike counts since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 149 total IP; League Avg: 49% — 100th Percentile.

Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents batted .417 (10-for-24) against Robert Gasser — 2nd highest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: .225 — second Percentile.

Robert Gasser has allowed an OBP of .429 (28 PA’s) over the past seven days (1 games) — highest among NL Starters over the last week; League Avg: .276 — first Percentile.

Robert Gasser has not struck out any hitters in 29 PA’s over the past seven days (1 games) — lowest among NL Starters over the last week; League Avg: 22% — first Percentile.

Robert Gasser has a strikeout rate of just 9% (6 SO in 71 PAs) this month (3 games) — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: 21% — 0 Percentile.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Brewers

The Cubs are just 40-40 (.500) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .584.

The Cubs are 26-23 (.531) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .428.

The Cubs are just 5-82 (.057) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

The Cubs are just 16-31 (.340) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .428.

Brewers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Brewers are 28-53 (.346) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .211.

The Brewers are 42-98 (.300) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .205.

The Brewers are 41-44 (.482) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .416.

The Brewers are 96-70 (.578) after a loss since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .488.

Cubs hitters have drawn 151 walks in 1,525 PA’s (10%) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Cubs are batting just .204 with two outs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .229.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of just .546 (184 PA’s) over the past seven days (5 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .704.

Cubs hitters have drawn 583 walks in 6,028 PA’s (10%) against RHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Brewers hitters have an OBP of .338 (1,622 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .311.

Brewers hitters have chased 12% of pitches out of the zone on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 16%.

Brewers hitters have chased 25% of pitches out of the zone against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Brewers have scored three or more runs in an inning 41 times (9%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 6%.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 23 double plays in 402 opportunities (6%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

The Cubs pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.5 MPH since last season (5,375 balls in play) — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 13 of 105 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

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%.

Brewers pitchers have an ERA of 3.72 (971.1 IP) on the road since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.35.

Brewers pitchers have an ERA of 3.33 (640.2 IP) against division opponents since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.27.

Brewers pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 38% of their games since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

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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