In this article we will formulate a Brewers vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 27th at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers are 50-29 this year after they won game one by a score of 6-2 last night. Milwaukee trailed 1-0 in the fifth inning, but they scored five straight runs to pull away with the win. The Brewers recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Contreras, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Misiorowski allowed two hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Uribe picked up a hold. Prior to this series, Milwaukee swept the Reds in three games, but lost two out of three against the Braves before that.
This season, Milwaukee has a 3.36 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .219 opponent batting average, while they have scored 413 runs with a .254 batting average and a .338 on base percentage. Jake Bauers has led the Brewers with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs, while Brice Turang has added 11 home runs and 47 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Milwaukee is Kyle Harrison, who is 8-1 with a 2.50 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 72.0 innings pitched this year.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 44-38 this season after they lost game one by a score of 2-6 on Friday. Chicago led 1-0 in the fifth inning, but only managed one run over the last four innings in the loss. The Cubs recorded three hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Suzuki, who went 1-2 with one home run and two RBIs. Rea allowed five hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings, while Roberts picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago swept the Mets in four games and split two games with the Blue Jays.
This season, Chicago has a 4.30 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 401 runs with a .242 batting average and a .336 on base percentage. Michael Busch has led the Cubs with nine home runs and 44 RBIs, while Ian Happ has added 16 home runs and 38 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is David Peterson, who is 3-6 with a 6.09 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP over 68.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win
- The Brewers have won each of their last 11 games against NL Central opponents.
- The Cubs have lost seven of their last eight games at American Family Field.
- The Brewers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games against the Cubs.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games at American Family Field.
- The Brewers have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against the Cubs.
- The Brewers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against the Cubs.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Brewers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Cubs have won each of their last four games following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in seven of the Brewers’ last eight games.
- The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites after playing the previous day.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Cubs’ last eight games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Cubs and Brewers at American Family Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last six games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Brewers’ last six games against NL Central opponents.
Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts
- William Contreras has hit at least one home run in four of the Brewers’ last five home games against the Cubs.
- Kyle Harrison has recorded a win in seven of his last eight appearances against NL opponents.
- Kyle Harrison has recorded seven or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with the Brewers as home favorites.
- Christian Yelich has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine home appearances after playing the previous day.
- William Contreras is one of only three players to hit over .300 and have 45+ RBIs this season.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Seiya Suzuki has hit a home run in each of the Cubs’ last three road games against the Brewers.
- Alex Bregman has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 15 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of only two players to record 10+ Home Runs and 4+ Triples this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Brewers rank T1st in the league for runs allowed this season (286).
- The Brewers rank 2nd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (362).
- The Cubs rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (125).
Brewers vs Cubs Prediction
Chicago had their winning streak snapped on Friday night in game one, but they have scored 9+ runs in three of their last five. The Cubs are 21-21 on the road this year, while the Brewers are 26-15 at home. Milwaukee has won five in a row and they have scored 6+ runs in three of those wins. The Brewers are starting Harrison, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings, while Peterson has been terrible this year. Take the Brewers -1.5 once again here.