The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers on August 18, 2025. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 8:05 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.
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- Brewers vs Cubs Pick: Under
My Brewers vs Cubs best bet is on the under with the best odds currently on BetMGM. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
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Brewers vs Cubs Odds
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Brewers vs Cubs Projected Starting Pitchers
| RHP Chad Patrick (MIL) | Stat | TBD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-7 | W-L | – |
| 2.0 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | – |
| 3.52 / 4.09 | ERA /xERA | – |
| 3.56 / 4.10 | FIP / xFIP | – |
| 1.30 | WHIP | – |
| 16.2% | K-BB% | – |
| 29.5% | GB% | – |
| 106 | Stuff+ | – |
| 99 | Location+ | – |
Brewers vs Cubs Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system targets unders in MLB series games (Game 2 or later) where both teams have winning records, suggesting quality pitching and competitive matchups.
However, public betting leans toward the over — likely expecting fireworks between top teams — which creates contrarian value on the under.
By capitalizing on low public support for the under (≤35%), the strategy fades public perception in favor of market inefficiencies, especially when bettors overestimate offensive output late in a series
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Pick: Under
Brewers vs Cubs Betting Trends
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