The Chicago Cubs look to even the series after taking Game 3 to stay alive.
My MLB player props and Cubs vs. Brewers predictions expect Chicago to do just that in Game 4 thanks to big games from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch.
Read on for my MLB picks for Thursday, October 9.
Brewers vs Cubs Game 4 props
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Pete Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 total bases |
-134 |
| Michael Busch anytime home run |
+500 |
 Jackson Chourio Over 1.5 total bases |
-109 |
Brewers vs Cubs player prop picks
Prop #1: Pete Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 total bases
Pete Crow-Armstrong has served as one of the emotional leaders for the Chicago Cubs. While he may not have the best results at the plate, he brings energy and has done a solid job reaching base at least once per game.
He has recorded a hit in two of the first three games of this series, including a two-RBI performance in the bottom of the first inning last night that blew Game 3 open for the Cubs.
This season, Crow-Armstrong finished in the top half of the league in expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA), expected slugging (xSLG), and barrel rate.
Prop #2: Michael Busch anytime home run
Meanwhile, Michael Busch is leading the team with his performance. He has homered in two of the first three games of this series, continuing his hot streak from the regular season.
Busch has now hit 11 home runs over his past 21 games. During that stretch, he boasts a .306 batting average, .875 slugging percentage, and 1.268 OPS.
One of the more underrated hitters in baseball this season, Busch finished in the 90th percentile or higher in xwOBA, xSLG, average exit velocity, and barrel rate.
Prop #3: Jackson Chourio Over 1.5 total bases
Finally, the Milwaukee Brewers won't likely go silent at the plate. If anyone on this team is expected to counter, it’s Jackson Chourio.
The Brewers’ young star has thrived in his limited playoff experience. Through 22 career postseason at-bats, Chourio owns a .500 batting average, 1.000 slugging percentage, and 1.522 OPS.
This success is likely to continue against Matthew Boyd, who is expected to take the mound for Chicago. While Chourio has success in an extremely small sample against Boyd, going 1-for-2 with a double, he thrived against southpaws throughout the regular season, batting .343 with seven home runs and 10 doubles in 149 plate appearances.
How to watch Brewers vs Cubs and Game 4 info
| Location | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| First pitch | 9:08 p.m. ET |
| TV | TBS |
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