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Cubs vs. Brewers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/28)

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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 Monday, August 28th 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Brewers vs. Cubs

The Brewers take on the Cubs on Monday, August 28th 2023 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (73-57) vs. Chicago Cubs (69-61)
  • Date: Monday, August 28th 2023
  • Time: 8:05 ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago

 

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Milwaukee Brewers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

As the Milwaukee Brewers travel to take on the Chicago Cubs with a record of 73-57, placing them 1st in the NL Central. In their 65 games on the road, the Brewers have a strong record of 35-30.

Despite being the favorite in 68 of their 130 games, Milwaukee's record against the runline is only 60-70. The team has an over/under record of 59-67, with an average betting line of 9.

For Milwaukee, Wade Miley gets the start, currently holding a record of 6-3. Coming into play, Milwaukee Brewers has put together an ERA of 3.18. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .231 against him. Wade Miley has given up 11 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .294. Miley's WHIP of 1.18 comes along with a total of 27 walks allowed.

Milwaukee's offense enters play with the 16th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Through 130 games, the Brewers have the 19th-ranked batting average at .235. In terms of home runs, Milwaukee ranks 19th, with a total of 136 long balls. Milwaukee's overall OBP of .316 puts them 14th in the league.

 

Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Chicago Cubs enter play ranked 2nd in the NL Central with an overall record of 69-61. So far, Chicago has been tough at Wrigley Field, putting together a mark of 35-30.

Having been favored in 52.3% of their games, Chicago has an above .500 record against the runline at 68-62. The team has an over/under record of 68-56, with an average betting line of 9.

The Cubs will send Jameson Taillon to the mound with an overall record of 7-8. Against the Brewers, Jameson Taillon is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 5.60. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .266. So far, Taillon has given up 19 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .327. With a total of 33 walks, Taillon has a WHIP of 1.35.

Entering today's action, Chicago features the 5th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.1 runs per game. The Cubs are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 9th at .254. So far, the team is the 13th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 156 long balls. Chicago's strong OBP of .330 is 5th best in the league.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Brewers vs. Cubs

Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and Milwaukee, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -126 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 55.75%. The MLB predictive models shows the best bet for today's game being taking Chicago on the moneyline, as they are primed to come up big with their bats and on the mound.

Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs Moneyline -126


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