The Chicago Cubs look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Milwaukee Brewers arrive at Wrigley Field on Thursday.
For the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks gets the ball, charged with keeping the Milwaukee Brewers hitters off the base paths. He'll face Chase Anderson, 2-1 on the year.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.9-2.8 win for the Brewers. 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
Chicago (11-10) will face the 16-9 Brewers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Milwaukee injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 8 (Chicago Cubs) and the No. 15 (Milwaukee Brewers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Chicago has baseball's No. 2-rated offensive output, at 9.48 hits per game. The Milwaukee Brewers average 8.44 hits per game, good for No. 12 on the list.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Chicago has the No. 15-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Brewers own the No. 7 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Milwaukee looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Royals, a 6-2 final on Wednesday in support of J Chacin at Kauffman Stadium.
Chicago didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 4-1 to Cleveland on Wednesday at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee at Chicago, Friday, April 27th