Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 30th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Brewers vs. Cubs
The Brewers take on the Cubs on Wednesday, August 30th 2023 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (74-58) vs. Chicago Cubs (70-62)
- Date: Wednesday, August 30th 2023
- Time: 2:20 ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago
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Milwaukee Brewers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 74-58, the Milwaukee Brewers travel to take on the Chicago Cubs, ranked 1st in the NL Central. On the season, the Brewers have an above .500 road record, at 36-31.
Despite being the favorite in 68 of their 132 games, Milwaukee's record against the runline is only 62-70. The team has an over/under record of 59-69, with an average betting line of 9.
Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 3-1. Runs have been hard to come by against Brandon Woodruff, as he has an ERA of just 2.65. Currently, opponents are batting just .172 against the right-hander. So far, Woodruff has given up seven home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .267. Woodruff's WHIP of .88 comes along with a total of nine walks allowed.
Milwaukee's offense comes into this game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Together, the Brewers' offense has the 18th-ranked batting average, at .236. So far, the team is the 21st-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 138 deep shots. Milwaukee's offense currently sits 15th in OBP, coming in at .315.
Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers, they have a record of 70-62, placing them 2nd in the NL Central. In their 67 games at Wrigley Field, the Cubs have a strong record of 36-31.
Chicago currently has an above .500 record against the runline (68-64). So far, they have been favored in 70 of their 132 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 68-58 with an average betting line of 9.
Kyle Hendricks gets the starting nod for Chicago, looking to improve his overall record of 5-7. So far, Kyle Hendricks has put together an ERA of 3.8 across his 18 outings. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .239. Opposing hitters have gone deep 11 times against Kyle Hendricks, who has a WOBA allowed of .280. With a total of 18 walks, Hendricks has a WHIP of 1.14.
On the season, Chicago boasts the 6th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5 runs per game. The Cubs have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .253 ranks 11th in the league. So far, the team is the 14th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 158 long balls. Chicago's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 7th with an OBP of .329.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Brewers vs. Cubs
Heading into today's matchup between Milwaukee and Chicago, the Brewers are the betting favorite at -110 on the moneyline. Milwaukee's implied win probability sits at 52.38%. The MLB predictive model shows Milwaukee picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Brewers on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Brewers -1.5
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