Brewers vs. Cubs Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 5
The Milwaukee Brewers (20-12) and the Chicago Cubs (20-14) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday at 2:20 PM ET. The Brewers are -135 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Cubs (+115). Freddy Peralta will get the ball for Milwaukee while Chicago will counter with Javier Assad.
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Brewers vs. Cubs Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | -135 | +115 | Cubs | Cubs 5, Brewers 4 |
Moneyline Insights
- Milwaukee has won nine of the 14 games it was listed as the moneyline favorite this season (64.3%).
- Chicago has won 11, or 52.4%, of the 21 games it has played as the underdog this season.
- In games they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -135 or shorter, the Brewers have a 4-1 record (winning 80% of their games).
- The Cubs have a record of 6-3 in games where bookmakers have them as underogs of at least +115 on the moneyline.
- The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives Milwaukee a 57.4% chance to win.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | -105 | -115 | Over 6.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Milwaukee and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 19 of 32 opportunities.
- Chicago and its opponents have gone over in 15 of its 34 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Brewers and their opponents have combined to hit the over six times.
- When it comes to the over/under, the Cubs and their opponents are 4-6-0 in their previous 10 games.
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Brewers vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers
Brewers: Freddy Peralta
- Peralta (3-0) will take the mound for the Brewers, his seventh start of the season.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.21, a 5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .861 in six games this season.
- The Brewers were named the moneyline favorite for five Peralta starts this season -- they won every game.
- Peralta's six starts have all been wins for his team this season.
- Peralta's starts went over the run total four times in six games with a set total this season.
Cubs: Javier Assad
- The Cubs' Assad (2-0) will make his seventh start of the season.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 1.97, a 3 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000 in six games this season.
- His team has been victorious in 50% of the games he's started as the moneyline underdog with a record of 2-2.
- Assad's team has a 3-3 record in his starts this season.
- In games Assad has started this season, the teams are 2-4-0 at hitting the over.
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Brewers vs. Cubs Stats
| Brewers | Cubs | |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 4.8 | |
| 2 | 8 | |
| 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| 16 | 18 | |
| .257 | .236 | |
| 5 | 19 | |
| .240 | .235 | |
| 16 | 12 | |
| 39 | 35 | |
| 6 | 11 | |
| 39 | 31 | |
| 24 | 10 |
How to Watch Brewers vs. Cubs
- Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- TV: MARQ
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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