Jun 29, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers (36) delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
- The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers start a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday night
- Milwaukee has won four of the last five against their division rivals but starter Tobias Myers has struggled against the Cubs
- See the Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs predictions, odds, and player props to target on July 22
The Milwaukee Brewers (57-42, 28-25 away) rocketed out of the All-Star break, scoring 16 runs in a pair of road victories over Minnesota, while the Chicago Cubs (48-53, 26-23 home) dropped two of three to Arizona, scoring just four runs in 28 innings.
On Monday night, Milwaukee and Chicago start a three-game series at Wrigley Field (7:05 pm CT/8:05 pm ET) and the road team is a slight favorite in the Brewers vs Cubs odds.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | -120 | -1.5 (+136) | Over 8.5 (-100) |
| Chicago Cubs | +102 | +1.5 (-164) | Under 8.5 (-122) |
Milwaukee is a -120 moneyline favorite and +136 on the runline to win by at least two runs. The Cubs come back as +102 home underdogs and -164 to at least keep the score within a run.
The over/under is currently sitting at 8.5 with the under favored at -122.
Odds as of July 22 at FanDuel. Get a FanDuel sign-up bonus to bet on Brewers/Cubs on Monday.
Milwaukee holds a five-game lead on St Louis in the Central and has become a -290 odds-on favorite in the MLB division odds. Sitting ten games back of the Brewers, the Cubs are +2200 longshots to win the Central.
Fortunately for the Cubs, Monday’s pitching matchup might weigh in their favor.
Tobias Myers vs Javier Assad
| 6-3 | Record | 4-3 |
| 3.13 | ERA | 3.27 |
| 3.98 | xERA | 4.72 |
| 1.13 | WHIP | 1.35 |
| 21.5% | K% | 21.4% |
On the whole, Milwaukee rookie Tobias Myers is having a rock-solid season. But in his two previous starts against the Cubbies, the North Siders have hit him hard. Back on May 4, Myers lasted just 3.0 innings in a 6-5 loss, allowing four runs on three hits and four walks. He lasted longer in his second start against Chicago on June 29, but still allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over 6.0 innings (1.50 WHIP).
Myers has been showing drastic improvement over the last two months. He was carrying a 5.40 ERA in seven starts through April and May, lowering that to 3.13 over his next seven.
The 6’1 righty entered the All-Star break off one of his best performances of the season, throwing eight shutout innings against the Pirates, giving up just four hits and a walk with six strikeouts.
His home/road splits pretty heavily favor road games (2.56 road ERA vs 3.78 home ERA).
The Cubs will counter with 26-year-old righty Javier Assad, who was lights-out in his only other start against Milwaukee this year. Assad went six scoreless in a 5-0 win on May 5, allowing four hits and two walks with four Ks.
Including a couple relief appearances against the Brewers last year, the Milwaukee lineup is slashing just .182/.333/.273 against Assad with two doubles (William Contreras, Sal Frelick) and no home runs in 22 total ABs.
Brewers vs Cubs Predictions
Myers’ past performance against the Cubs is only moderately concerning. The uglier of the two starts was back in May, and he’s looked like a much different pitcher over his last seven starts. He’s only surrendered more than three runs once in that span, and that came against the Rockies at Coors Field.
The way the Cubs have come out of the break swinging the bat – i.e. extremely poorly – I will be very surprised if Myers gets roughed up early.
I don’t expect the Brewers to hammer Assad, either, so I’m going to target an ambitious first-half under of 2.5 (+290), along with the over on both strikeout props.
While I’ve separated out the picks, a same-game parlay with all three generated +750 odds at FanDuel.
MIL vs CHC picks:
- First 5 innings under 2.5 (+290)
- Assad over 3.5 Ks (-108)
- Myers over 4.5 Ks (-150)
Sascha has been working in the sports-betting industry since 2014, and quickly paired his strong writing skills with a burgeoning knowledge of probability and statistics. He holds an undergraduate degree in linguistics and a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia.
The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are set to face off in a highly anticipated game on July 22nd. Both teams are currently vying for the top spot in the National League Central division, making this matchup even more crucial. With so much on the line, fans and bettors alike are eager to see how this game will play out.
In terms of predictions, both teams have been performing well as of late. The Brewers have been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last ten games. They currently sit in first place in the division with a record of 58-41. The Cubs, on the other hand, have also been playing solid baseball, winning six of their last ten games. They are just two games behind the Brewers with a record of 55-46.
When it comes to odds, the Brewers are currently favored to win this game. According to various sportsbooks, the Brewers have odds of -150 to come out on top, while the Cubs have odds of +130. This means that a bettor would need to wager $150 on the Brewers to win $100, while a $100 bet on the Cubs would result in a $130 payout.
As for props, there are several interesting options to consider for this game. One prop bet that could be worth looking into is the over/under on total runs scored. Given that both teams have strong offenses, the over could be a good bet in this matchup. Another prop to consider is which team will score first or which pitcher will record the most strikeouts innings.
Overall, this game is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown between two top teams in the NL Central. With the Brewers favored to win and plenty of prop bets to choose from, fans and bettors are sure to be on the edge of their seats come July 22nd.
