Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers 7/5/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will host the third round of the four-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago is in fourth place in the NL Central standings with an overall record of 39-45. The team is just one match behind the third-place Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cubs won two of their last five matches this season, following a 7-6 victory over Milwaukee in game two last Tuesday.
Chicago bagged 43 at-bats, seven runs, 13 hits, 7 RBIs, one home run, three walks, and 12 batters. Daniel Palencia got the win in pitching with one hit across 2.0 innings.
The Chicago Cubs have a batting average of.248, which is in 16th place in the league. The team holds a record of.326 in on-base percentage with a slugging percentage of.400.
The Cubs racked up 381 runs, 694 hits, 90 home runs, 369 RBIs, and 758 strikeouts. Second baseman Nico Hoerner is the offensive line leader with a batting average of.283, 43 RBIs, and 91 hits.
Center fielder Christopher Morel cranked 15 home runs for the team, while left fielder Ian Happ has an on-base percentage of.377, making them the leaders of each respective category.
The Cubs will send Justin Steele to the mound, and he posted a record of 9-2 this year with a 2.43 ERA, 76 strikeouts, 1.031 WHIP, and 3.0 WAR.
- The Chicago Cubs are 2-7 SU in their last nine matches.
- The Chicago Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last seven matches against the Brewers.
- The total went UNDER in 12 of the Chicago Cubs’ last 18 matches on the road.
- The total went OVER in 10 of the Cubs’ last 15 matches on the road against Milwaukee.
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Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Predictions 7/5/2023
Over on the Third Coast, the Milwaukee Brewers are sitting in second place this season in the NL Central standings with an overall record of 46-40. The team is just one game behind the leading Cincinnati Reds.
Milwaukee won three of their last five matches this season, snapping their fourth winning streak by losing the second match against the Chicago Cubs.
During last Tuesday’s match, the Brewers collected 39 at-bats with six runs, 11 hits, 5 RBIs, two walks, and ten batters.
Clayton Andrews was charged with the loss in pitching as he allowed one run on one hit with two batters across 1.0 innings.
The Milwaukee Brewers are batting an average of.229, ranked 29th in the league. The team posted a record of.309 on-base percentage with a slugging percentage of.372.
The Brewers bagged 356 runs, 638 hits, 90 home runs, 342 RBIs, and 796 strikeouts this season. Left fielder Christian Yelich is the leader of the offensive unit with a batting average of.284.
Yelich also delivered 42 RBIs and 87 hits with an on-base percentage of.380, leading each of those categories. Shortstop Willy Adams blasted 12 home runs for the team.
Right-hander Adrian Houser will take the mound for the Cubs. Milwaukee’s starter posted a record of 3-2 this year with a 3.88 ERA, 30 strikeouts, 1.511 WHIP, and 0.4 WAR.
- The Milwaukee Brewers are 5-2 SU in their last seven matches.
- The total went OVER in four of the Brewers’ last six matches against the Chicago Cubs.
- The total went OVER in four of the Milwaukee Brewers’ last five matches at home.
- The total went OVER in 10 of Milwaukee’s last 15 home matches against the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers The MLB pick for this game is the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs are the better team in this matchup. Chicago won five of its last eight matches on the road, nine of its last 11, and five of its last six.
The team has an exceptional offensive line, which gave them 18 runs in their last three matches played away from home.
Aside from being a good team overall, the Cubs will send a solid pitcher to the mound who fared well in his last outing.
Meanwhile, the Brewers will rely on a right-hander who was hit hard in his previous three home starts, where he surrendered 12 runs.
Milwaukee will continue on the offensive side of the ball, while Chicago will stay blazing on the field. Look for the Chicago Cubs to win on the road with a predicted score of 7-2.
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Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers 7/5/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 8:10 PM (EDT)
Location: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
TV: BSWI
MLB Odds: Chicago Cubs -1.5
MLB Totals: 8.5