Last year, the Chicago Cubs drew plenty of future market baseball betting odds action. Following the hiring of manager Craig Counsell, the Cubs were touted as an immediate contender. Meanwhile, the Brewers were written off as dead. Cause by Counsell leaving the crew. Despite growing up in metro Milwaukee and managing the Brewers to historic success, Counsell bailed. Last year, the Brewers responded with a division championship. But this year, the original expectations are taking place with both teams. To illustrate, the Counsell factor is finally taking form.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI |
| TV Coverage: | Apple TV |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Cubs at Brewers SBG Betting Odds Analysis
Of major concern to sharps is that the Cubs are a highly public online betting brand. Even in down years, the Cubs draw plenty of casual sector and fan support. Thus, Chicago does not always draw honest value. On the other hand, Milwaukee has earned Wise Guy support for being a team that usually punches over its weight.
So far this year, the Brewers have been one of the worst values on the board. Milwaukee is -306 units on the moneyline. By contrast, it is a modest +32 with the run line. In comparison, the Cubs are making bank at +408 with the moneyline and +280 on the run line.
Chicago Cubs SBG Team Overview
Overall, the Chicago Cubs are 17-12 and 17-10-2 over the total. First place in the National League Central belongs to the Cubs. Late on the Cubs got the money in three of their most recent five games. Three of those five games went over the total. Specifically, on the road, the Cubs are 8-5.
Chicago’s success is based on one of the most productive offenses in MLB. Chicago ranks 1st for run production, 2nd for OPS, 6th for home runs, and 1st for4 stolen bases. On the other hand, the Cubs rank 20th for earned run average and 24th for bullpen ERA.
Milwaukee Brewers SBG Team Overview
The Milwaukee Brewers are 14-15 with 11-16-2 under the total. The Brewers are three games behind the Cubs in the NL Central. Milwaukee is 9-4 at home. Of major concern is that the Brewers have dropped five of their last seven games. Three of their most recent five outings went under the total.
The Brewers rank an impressive 5th in MLB for run production. However, pitching is a problem for the Crew. Milwaukee ranks 19th for earned run average and 28th for quality starts. Also, the Brewers rank 24th for the fewest errors committed. Milwaukee does rank 9th for bullpen earned run average.
Cubs at Brewers SBG Free Pick
Overall, the Brewers beat the MLB odds in nine of their most recent 14 games against the Cubs. Only six of the last 19 games between the Cubs and Brewers went over the total. Specifically at American Family Field, the Cubs got the cash in only two of their latest eight games. Milwaukee and Chicago went under the total in just two of their most recent seven meetings at American Family Field.
As mentioned earlier, both teams have strong run production. Milwaukee has the better bullpen and has been a reliable value at home this season.
Cubs at Brewers SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Brewers.