The Milwaukee Brewers will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Chicago Cubs pay a visit to Miller Park.
For the Milwaukee Brewers, Chase Anderson gets the ball, charged with keeping the Chicago Cubs hitters off the base paths. He'll face Kyle Hendricks, 2-2 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Chicago Cubs listed as favorites of -160 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.3-3.6 win for the Brewers on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Milwaukee (16-22) will face the 27-9 Cubs in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Milwaukee vs Chicago injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 14-rated Milwaukee Brewers and the league No. 1-ranked Chicago Cubs, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Milwaukee Brewers No. 13-ranked scoring average of 4.39 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs offense rated No. 2 and scoring 5.94 runs per game. The Brewers have averaged 8.18 hits per game to date this season, less than the Cubs hitters have managed (8.89 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Milwaukee has the No. 29-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Cubs own the No. 1 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago suffered a 2-1 loss against Pittsburgh on Sunday, as J Lester wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Wrigley Field.
Milwaukee rolled to a 3-2 win against San Diego on Sunday, as Zach Davies and the Brewers' bats led the team to victory at Miller Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Milwaukee, Wednesday, May 18th