The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers on August 18, 2025. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on MARQ.
Find my MLB betting preview and Brewers vs Cubs prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more for Game 1 of the Monday doubleheader.
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- Freddy Peralta Over 17.5 Outs
- Cubs ML
Parlay odds: +257
Brewers vs Cubs Odds
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Brewers vs Cubs Projected Starting Pitchers
| RHP Freddy Peralta (MIL) | Stat | RHP Cade Horton (CHC) |
|---|---|---|
| 14-5 | W-L | 7-3 |
| 2.6 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.4 |
| 2.90/3.53 | ERA /xERA | 3.07/4.00 |
| 3.75/4.01 | FIP / xFIP | 3.74/4.31 |
| 1.12 | WHIP | 1.18 |
| 17.3% | K-BB% | 11.5% |
| 37.6% | GB% | 46.7% |
| 103 | Stuff+ | 97 |
| 102 | Location+ | 99 |
Brewers vs Cubs Preview, Parlay Picks
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Freddy Peralta has been pretty solid this season, posting a 14-5 record with a 2.90 ERA. His outs total has been somewhat inconsistent, but today looks like a prime spot for him to work deep.
On Saturday, the Brewers used six bullpen arms, and they had another game yesterday where Megill pitched again. With the bullpen more taxed than usual, Peralta should be in line for a longer outing, making over 17.5 outs an appealing play.
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We’re also backing the Cubs to grab a win in today’s midday Monday matchup. Milwaukee’s long winning streak was snapped yesterday, and this feels like a good opportunity for Chicago to take advantage.
While this play has some negative correlation with Peralta’s outs prop, we’re keeping the Cubs ML in the mix.
Brewers vs Cubs Parlay
- Freddy Peralta Over 17.5 Outs
- Cubs ML
Parlay odds: +257 (Fanatics)
Brewers vs Cubs Betting Trends
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