Milwaukee Brewers (74-57) vs. Chicago Cubs (69-62)
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs 8/30/2023 – With nine victories in a row coming into Tuesday night, the Brewers are on a roll and have a comfortable five-game lead over the Cubs in the division. The bats were rusty at times but thrived during the streak. Before this series, they scored 22 runs in all three matches against the Padres, capturing all three. They had already prevailed on the road four times in a row. Carlos Santana’s addition is yielding positive results. The seasoned slugger has 18 home runs, 68 RBIs, and a .726 OPS on the season after collecting eight RBIs in his last eight matches. Santana did not perform on Monday and his status is uncertain.
Chicago returned home following a successful 4-2 road trip that saw them secure three wins in four games against the Pirates, with their hot bats leading the charge. Notably, they managed to maintain their dominance at home by not dropping a single series in August. Currently, the Cubs hold the final wildcard position with a one-game lead, showcasing their determination. In their last ten games, they’ve posted a solid 7-3 record.
Seiya Suzuki has been a standout player with an impressive .944 OPS and a remarkable 6 for 16 batting average against Brewers pitchers this year. His performance has been exceptional, especially this month, as he boasts 13 RBIs and a stunning 1.08 OPS. The 29-year-old outfielder is undoubtedly on fire. For the season, he has accumulated 48 RBIs and maintains a respectable .778 OPS. For the most accurate predictions and insights, make sure to check out the latest baseball picks.
| When: | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 2:20 PM ET |
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| Where: | Wrigley Field, IL |
| TV: | Marquee |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Brandon Woodruff (3-1, ERA: 2.65) vs Kyle Hendricks (5-7, ERA: 3.97)
Wednesday afternoon will see the selection of Brandon Woodruff. With his most recent outing, Woodruff delivered a spectacular performance, holding the Padres to just one run over six innings. The experienced Brewers ace has a 2.65 ERA, a negligible 0.88 WHIP, a 3-1 record in 34 innings, and gave up two runs or fewer in three of his previous four starts since coming off the IL. In six innings of work against the Cubs in April, Woodruff limited them to just one run, and in 80.1 innings overall versus them, he had a 3.14 ERA and a 2-2 record.
Kyle Hendricks will start for the Cubs. Hendricks pitched well in his previous appearance against the Pirates, giving up two runs in 5.1 innings, but he received no support from the offense and was given the loss. The veteran pitcher has a season ERA of 3.80, a WHIP of 1.14, and a 5-7 record in 104.1 innings despite reporting a terrible 5.00 ERA this month. Hendricks, who has a good 3.51 ERA and a 10-8 record in 182 career innings, held Milwaukee to just two runs (one earned) in July.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Milwaukee Brewers -103, Total Odds: 8.5
One of the major leagues’ hottest teams is the Milwaukee Brewers, who won nine straight games, including sweeps of the Rangers and series victories over the Padres. Despite their current performance, the Cubs only defeated the Brewers four times this season. Additionally, Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff was outstanding since coming off the injured list, giving up no more than two runs in three of his four outings this month. The ace has a stellar career record versus the Cubs, with a 3.14 ERA in 80.1 innings. Kyle Henricks struggled this month, recording a 5.00 ERA. His season ERA at Wrigley Field is a pitiful 4.84.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 7 matches. The Milwaukee Brewers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 matches. The total went UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 matches on the road. The total went UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 matches when playing on the road against the Chi Cubs.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 6 of the Chi Cubs’ last 9 matches. The Chi Cubs are 8-3 SU in their last 11 matches. The total went UNDER in 6 of the Chi Cubs’ last 7 matches at home. The total went UNDER in 4 of the Chi Cubs’ last 5 matches when playing at home against Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs 8/30/2023 Betting Picks
The Milwaukee Brewers have shown their dominance with a 4-1 SU record in their last 5 matches against opponents in the National League. Additionally, they’ve maintained a strong presence within their division with a 9-4 SU record in their last 13 matches against National League Central Division opponents. On the other side, the Chi Cubs have also been formidable, boasting a 10-5 SU record in their last 15 matches against National League opponents and a 7-2 SU record in their last 9 matches against National League Central Division rivals. To get the most accurate predictions and insights, be sure to check out the free latest sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers will win 6-3.