MLB wagering interest swings to the Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs battle on Wednesday at Wrigley Field as the Cubs try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
It's a pitching duel between Jon Lester for the Chicago Cubs (12-4 on the year) and Jimmy Nelson for Milwaukee Brewers (6-12 so far).
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Cubs to win this game 6.0-3.2. 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
The Chicago Cubs bring a 75-43 record to the battle against the 52-66 Brewers. 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. 1-ranked Chicago Cubs and the No. 14-rated Milwaukee Brewers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Chicago Cubs and its No. 4-rated batting order, averaging 5.06 runs per nine innings, against the No. 24 line up of the Milwaukee Brewers at 4.08 runs per outing.
Chicago owns the No. 1 defense, allowing 5.06 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Milwaukee's No. 21-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Brewers endured a 4-1 loss at the hands of the Cubs on Tuesday, with C Anderson throwing 0.2 innings of 0-hit ball at Wrigley Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee at Chicago, Thursday, August 18th