Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers Predictions & Picks
Milwaukee are tipped to draw first blood in the first game of this crucial NL Central series.
The Brewers have had a slight edge in meetings this season, and they also have a pitching advantage with Robert Gasser doing his best work at home, supported by an in-form bullpen.
- Milwaukee Brewers are 6-4 in the previous 10 meetings this season
- Milwaukee starter Robert Gasser has allowed 0.9 home runs per nine innings at home
- Milwaukee Brewers bullpen has a 2.87 ERA since July 1 (#1 in National League)
- The Over has cashed in 5 of the last 7 meetings
Head To Head
- Milwaukee Brewers lead the all-time series 238-232
- Chicago Cubs won 2-1 when the two teams last met on September 3
Chicago Cubs Form
Chicago head to Milwaukee on the back of a defeat, and having split their last 10 games overall.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug-28 | vs Cincinnati Reds | L | 8-10 |
| Aug-29 | vs Cincinnati Reds | W | 17-5 |
| Aug-30 | vs Cincinnati Reds | L | 5-7 |
| Aug-31 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W | 17-3 |
| Sep-01 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L | 4-9 |
| Sep-02 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L | 5-9 |
| Sep-03 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W | 2-1 |
| Sep-04 | at Miami Marlins | W | 6-1 |
| Sep-05 | at Miami Marlins | W | 6-5 |
| Sep-06 | at Miami Marlins | L | 3-10 |
Milwaukee Brewers Form
Milwaukee come into this series having also split their last 10 games, but having lost five of the last eight.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug-28 | vs Texas Rangers | W | 6-1 |
| Aug-29 | vs Texas Rangers | W | 5-3 |
| Aug-30 | vs Texas Rangers | L | 4-7 |
| Aug-31 | at Chicago Cubs | L | 3-17 |
| Sep-01 | at Chicago Cubs | W | 9-4 |
| Sep-02 | at Chicago Cubs | W | 9-5 |
| Sep-03 | at Chicago Cubs | L | 1-2 |
| Sep-04 | at Cincinnati Reds | W | 10-7 |
| Sep-05 | at Cincinnati Reds | L | 3-5 |
| Sep-06 | at Cincinnati Reds | L | 8-12 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | Chicago Cubs | 8-3 | 4.05 | 79 | 102.1 |
| Robert Gasser | Milwaukee Brewers | 4-5 | 4.57 | 82 | 86.2 |