The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup of this three-game series at Wrigley Field.
MLB odds list Chicago as a -150 favorite, while the total sits at 9.5. However, my Brewers vs. Cubs prediction are finding value in backing the underdogs at +128.
Read on for my full MLB picks for Tuesday, June 17.
Brewers vs Cubs prediction
My Brewers vs Cubs best bet: Brewers moneyline (+128 at FanDuel)
The Milwaukee Brewers' pitching advantage is strong enough to justify taking a shot on its +123 price tag tonight. While the Chicago Cubs possess the better lineup, the Brewers also rank in the top half of the league in runs scored per game.
Milwaukee right-hander Chad Patrick has put together an excellent rookie campaign thus far, posting a 3.25 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 15 appearances.
His analytics suggest that success is likely to continue. Entering this matchup, the right-hander ranks in the top half of the league in expected ERA (xERA), barrel rate, and hard-hit rate.
Patrick holds a significant pitching advantage over Cubs right-hander Ben Brown. After a moderately successful rookie campaign, Brown has regressed significantly in his sophomore season.
Through 14 appearances, Brown is 3-5 with a 5.71 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. His underlying metrics are even worse, as he ranks in the bottom third of the league in xERA, expected batting average (xBA), barrel rate, and hard-hit rate.
Brewers vs Cubs same-game parlay (SGP)
Brewers moneyline
Chad Patrick 6+ strikeouts
Sal Frelick 1+ hits
One of Patrick’s greatest strengths is his ability to rack up strikeouts. This season, he ranks in the top half of the league in chase and strikeout rates. He has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his past five starts.
Sal Frelick is 1-for-3 against Brown and has recorded eight hits over his past five games. Frelick boasts a .421 batting average over that stretch.
Brewers vs Cubs odds
Brewers vs Cubs live odds
Brewers vs Cubs opening odds
- Moneyline: Milwaukee +125 | Chicago -150
- Run line: Milwaukee +1.5 (-160) | Chicago -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under: Over 9 (-110) | Under 9 (-110)
Brewers vs Cubs trend
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How to watch Brewers vs Cubs and game info
| Location | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Tuesday, 6-17-2025 |
| First pitch | 8:05 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSNWI, Marquee |
| Brewers starting pitcher | Chad Patrick (3-6, 3.25 ERA) |
| Cubs starting pitcher | Ben Brown (3-5, 5.71 ERA) |
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