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The Chicago Cubs (83-78) and Milwaukee Brewers (91-70) will battle on Sunday at American Family Field, with first pitch at 3:10 PM ET. On the hill for the Cubs will be Justin Steele (16-5), matched up against the Brewers’ Adrian Houser (7-5).
The moneyline odds for the Cubs (-115) versus the Brewers (-105) indicate a tight game. The contest has an over/under set at 8.5.
Cubs vs. Brewers Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-115)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -116)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Brewers
- Game Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSWI
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Stadium: American Family Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Michael Fulmer | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Brad Boxberger | 15-Day Injured List | Right Forearm |
| Brandon Hughes | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Nick Burdi | 60-Day Injured List | Appendix |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Nico Hoerner | Day-to-day | Knee |
Brewers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Elvis Peguero | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| J.B. Bukauskas | 15-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Thyago Vieira | 15-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Darin Ruf | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Justin Wilson | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Aaron Ashby | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jean Carlos Mejía | Suspended List | Suspension |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Brewers
The Cubs defeated the Brewers 10-6 yesterday, with Hayden Wesneski getting the win (1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 K) and Yan Gomes leading the way offensively (going 1-for-3 with a home run and five RBI). Eric Lauer (4.0 IP, 8 R, 9 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Brewers.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been favorites in 93 games this season and won 53 (57%) of those contests. Chicago has a record of 51-34 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -115 on the moneyline. The Cubs have a 53.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. So far this season, Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 79 of their 161 games with a total. The Cubs are 77-84-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 130 | .307 (6) | .356 (29) | .525 (9) | 4.7% (25) | 15.6% (20) | 7.2% (90) |
| Nico Hoerner | 150 | .283 (18) | .346 (42) | .383 (118) | 1.3% (130) | 12.1% (7) | 7.1% (91) |
| Ian Happ | 158 | .248 (101) | .360 (25) | .431 (78) | 3% (89) | 22.1% (78) | 14.3% (10) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 137 | .285 (16) | .357 (27) | .485 (29) | 3.4% (72) | 22.3% (81) | 10.1% (43) |
| Jeimer Candelario | 139 | .251 (94) | .336 (54) | .473 (38) | 3.9% (44) | 22.2% (80) | 9.3% (61) |
Brewers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Brewers have been victorious in 38, or 53.5%, of the 71 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This year, Milwaukee has won 31 of 64 games when listed as at least -105 or worse on the moneyline. The Brewers have an implied victory probability of 51.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Milwaukee’s games have gone over the total in 72 of their 161 opportunities. The Brewers are 82-79-0 against the spread in their 161 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | 143 | .279 (24) | .370 (14) | .453 (59) | 3% (89) | 22.1% (78) | 12.2% (19) |
| Carlos Santana | 145 | .241 (113) | .320 (90) | .431 (78) | 3.7% (55) | 16.6% (31) | 10.6% (33) |
| William Contreras | 140 | .290 (13) | .367 (17) | .459 (53) | 2.8% (98) | 20.6% (65) | 10.2% (40) |
| Willy Adames | 148 | .218 (132) | .310 (112) | .408 (100) | 3.8% (48) | 25.9% (113) | 11.1% (26) |
| Mark Canha | 134 | .262 (65) | .355 (31) | .400 (107) | 2.2% (115) | 15.5% (17) | 9.7% (52) |
Cubs vs. Brewers Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Brewers to emerge victorious (-105 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (8.5 runs).