Milwaukee Brewers (72-57) vs Chicago Cubs (68-61)
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs 8/28/2023 – The top 10 teams in each of the four main pitching categories are the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee is fourth in WHIP with 1.22, fourth in batting average permitted (just .233), and tenth in quality starts (with 56). With a 3.97 team ERA, Milwaukee ranks 10th in baseball. Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta leads the league with 11 victories and 177 strikeouts. Wade Miley will receive the ball from Milwaukee on Monday. The left-hander has a 6-3 record, a 3.18 ERA, and 59 strikeouts this year.
The Chicago Cubs have demonstrated strong offensive prowess, ranking seventh in on-base percentage (.330) and scoring the fifth-most runs in MLB (652). Exploring free expert baseball picks could provide insightful analysis on their performance. The team boasts a batting average of .254, ranking 12th, and a slugging percentage of .418, placing them 13th.
Impressively, Cody Bellinger has made a significant impact despite playing only 98 games. As the center fielder, he leads the squad with 20 home runs, 21 doubles, one triple, and 70 RBI. Additionally, Dansby Swanson tops the charts with 65 RBI, while Patrick Wisdom secures second place with 20 home runs, adding depth to the team’s offensive capabilities.
Brewers vs. Cubs Game Info
| When: | Monday, August 28, 2023 8:05 PM ET |
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| Where: | Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL |
| TV: | Marquee |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Wade Miley (6-3, ERA: 3.18) vs Jameson Taillon (7-8, ERA: 5.52)
In his career, Miley pitched 1,705 innings and delivered 1,339 punch-outs. Miley has a career record of 105-97 wins and losses and a 4.12 FIP versus 7,302 major league batters. His career WHIP is 1.365, and his ERA is 4.08 (773 earned runs allowed). With 590 free passes, he gave up 1,739 hits (9.2 hits per nine innings).
Taillon pitched in 903 innings for nine professional baseball teams and gave up 885 hits while striking out 810 batters. In addition to having a WHIP of 1.230 and a FIP of 3.9, he gave up 408 earned runs. He faced 3,775 opposition hitters in his career, and his K/BB ratio is 3.58. Taillon has a 58-43 career record, a 4.06 earned run average, and an 8.8 hit per nine-inning average.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs -121, Total Odds:
Chicago won six of its last eight games in a row overall, while the Cubs won 14 of their previous 21 games when playing National League opponents. Milwaukee suffers at the plate and has the 27th-best team batting average in baseball, while Chicago has the 12th-best team batting average. Over the last 10 innings pitched over two starts, Milwaukee’s starting pitcher Wade Miley allowed 12 hits and seven runs, with Milwaukee going 1-1 in those two.
On July 4, Miley started for Milwaukee against Chicago in a 7-6 loss, allowing four runs over five innings. The Cubs won seven of right-hander Jameson Taillon’s previous nine starts, including this past Wednesday when they defeated Detroit 6-4, despite his poor 5.60 ERA for Chicago.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 matches. The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-0 SU in their last 8 matches. The Milwaukee Brewers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 matches against the Chi Cubs. The total went UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 matches on the road. The total went OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 9 matches against an opponent in the National League.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 6 of the Chi Cubs’ last 7 matches. The Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches. The total went OVER in 4 of the Chi Cubs’ last 5 matches against Milwaukee. The total went UNDER in 4 of the Chi Cubs’ last 5 matches at home. The Chi Cubs are 14-6 SU in their last 20 matches against an opponent in the National League.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs 8/28/2023 Betting Picks
The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 matches against an opponent in the National League Central Division division. The Milwaukee Brewers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 matches played in August. The Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 matches against an opponent in the National League Central Division division. The total went OVER in 4 of the Chi Cubs’ last 5 matches played in August. Exploring free professional sports picks could provide well-informed perspectives to consider when making predictions.
Free Pick and Prediction: Chicago Cubs will win 7-3.