Brewers at Cubs 8/19/22- MLB Betting Odds and Picks
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 2:20 PM
Aug. 19, 2022
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MIL -152 ; O/U 9
The Milwaukee Brewers go back on the road Friday night nine games over .500 after splitting a four-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers following a 5-3 when on Thursday. Corbin Burnes got the start and win for Milwaukee after giving up only three runs on six hits across 5.2 innings of work. The Milwaukee bullpen was dominant as well allowing no runs on no hits over the final 3.1 innings of the game.
Andrew McCutchen leads the way for the Milwaukee offense with a .253 batting average on the year, while Christian Yelich leads the team with 105 hits. Rowdy Tellez power to the Milwaukee lineup leading the team with 24 home runs and 72 RBIs on the year.
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The Chicago Cubs go back home on Thursday playing some of their best baseball of the season following a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals in their last game. Drew Smyly got the start for Chicago giving up two runs on four hits across 5.1 innings of work leading to a no decision. Erich Uelmen came on in relief to allow no runs on one hit after recording two outs to pick up the victory.
The Chicago lineup was mediocre in their last game with only five hits in 32 at bats, while going 1-7 with runners in scoring position to leave four men on base. PJ Higgins supplied the bulk of the Chicago offense with a two run home run in the fifth inning.
Recent Betting Trends:
Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cubs are 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Milwaukee Brewers -152
The Milwaukee Brewers are the better team in this matchup in the middle of a playoff chase. Look for Milwaukee to control this game from the opening pitch as they need to beat bad teams on the road. Take Milwaukee to do just enough to open their series in Chicago Friday night with a win. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Brewers win 5-1.