At the onset of the opening weekend of MLB play is a key rivalry series. Milwaukee and the Cubs are separated by less than 90 miles of freeway. When it comes to the National League Central race, they may be even closer. Gamblers rate the NL Central as the most competitive for MLB Bets. For this reason, the compressed 60-game schedule adds to pressure. Gone is the forgiving marathon of 162 games. And its much more generous margin for error. Saturday brings us a virtual playoff game as the second matchup of the 2020 season.
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs
| Date and Time: | Saturday, July 25, 2020, 1:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois |
| Brewers vs. Cubs TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Brewers | +1½ (-185) | 8½ (-105) | +115 |  |
| Cubs | -1½ (+160) | 8½ (-115) | -125 | |
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Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs SBG Odds Analysis
Betting action is likely going to lean towards the Cubs. Cause by Chicago being one of the most public sportsbook teams of any sport.
Probable Starters
Left-hander Brett Anderson is the Brewers’ scheduled starter. Anderson is coming off a solid 2019 campaign. To illustrate he was 13-9 with a 3.89 earned run average. It was his career-best win total. Anderson arrives from the Oakland A’s.
Chicago is scheduled to start right-hander Yu Darvish. Darvish owned the Brewers last year. To show he allowed just one run and struck out 15 in two starts against Milwaukee. Last year Darvish was 6-8 with a 3.98 earned run average. He was a four-time American League All-Star as a Texas Ranger.
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs Matchup
Namely Christian Yelich is the engine driving Milwaukee’s lineup. Yelich has powered to 36 home runs in 2018 with 44 more in 2019. He missed 32 games last year. Of course, Yelich is best known as the 2018 National League Most Valuable Player Award winner. Acquired from Miami after the 2017 season his career has taken off with the Crew. So too was it a testament to the Brewers that they made the playoffs with Yelich missing those games.
Kris Bryant could well be the man that makes or breaks the Cubs season. The 3B was the 2016 National League Most Valuable Player. Bryant was a National League All-Star for the third time in 2019. Cause by a career-best 31 home runs with 35 doubles and 108 runs scored.
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Brewers are:
- 11-5 in their last 16 away games
- 6-10-1 under the total on the road
- 11-9 in their last 20 games vs. the Cubs at Wrigley Field
- 6-13-1 under the total vs. Chicago
- 11-4 in their last 15 away games vs. the National League Central
- 3-5-2 under the total at National League Central opponents
The Cubs are:
- 7-12 in their last 19 games at Wrigley Field
- 6-4 over the total at home
- 12-7 at Wrigley Field against the Brewers
- 2-17-1 under the total at home vs. Milwaukee
- 4-8 in their last 12 home games against the National League Central
- 6-4 over the total when hosting National League Central opponents
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs Free Pick
On this occasion, the capable Brewers will bring a superior MLB Bets price. In a matchup where all else is equal Milwaukee will tip the scales based on value.
Brewers at Cubs Best Bet: Milwaukee Brewers