The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Chicago and Milwaukee on Saturday, with the host Cubs trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Zach Davies gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday; he's 10-7 on the season. The Chicago Cubs, meanwhile, will counter with Jake Arrieta, who will be looking to improve on his 17-6 mark.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.5-1.2 victory for the Cubs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
94-53 Chicago battles the Brewers, currently with a 66-82 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Milwaukee injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 3-ranked Chicago Cubs and the No. 9-rated Milwaukee Brewers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago Cubs No. 3-rated offense, averaging 4.97 runs per game, against a Milwaukee Brewers defense that ranks No. 19 at 4.57 in runs allowed per game. The Chicago Cubs have averaged 8.65 hits per game so far, more than Milwaukee Brewers batters have averaged on the year (8.04 hits per game).
Milwaukee brings the No. 19-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Cubs's No. 1-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Milwaukee lost a tight one on Friday, seeing the game get away from them in extra innings and falling by a 5-4 score against Chicago at Wrigley Field.
- Milwaukee is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
- Milwaukee is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games on the road
- Chi Cubs is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
- Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
- Chi Cubs is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee at Chicago, Sunday, September 18th
