The I-94 Rivalry has lived up to its billing, and the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers will hit American Family Field in a win-or-go-home showdown on Saturday, October 11.
Here are my top MLB props for the winner-take-all Game 5 of the National League Division Series.
Cubs vs Brewers Game 5 props
| Player |  |
|---|---|
  Run in 1st inning: Yes |
+105 |
| Kyle Tucker Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI |
+105 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 total bases |
-129 |
Cubs vs Brewers player prop picks
Prop #1: Run in 1st inning: Yes
The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers have combined for a record-breaking 21 first-inning runs through the first four games of the NLDS, so I’m happy to take the Yes hitting in this market for a fifth consecutive game at plus-money odds.
Obviously, there’s a world of unknowns with the starters unannounced, but quick starts have been part and parcel for both teams to start the series.
Prop #2: Kyle Tucker Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI
Cubs star Kyle Tucker went 4-for-6 with three runs and an RBI the past two games at Wrigley Field, and he’s quietly up to a rock-solid .304 batting average and .385 wOBA during the postseason.
Of course, the four-time All-Star has also posted an impressive .380 wOBA, .237 ISO and .900 OPS against righties over the past three years.
I’m expecting multiple plate appearances for Tucker against right-handed pitchers in Game 5, too.
Prop #3: Pete Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 total bases
With a 2-for-14 run at the dish in the NLDS, it’s been anything but a banner series for Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Still, there’s no pinch-hit risk because of his defense, and he did hit .271 against righties during the regular season.
I also value that his odds to record a hit are a short -157 at Caesars, so betting his Over 0.5 total bases offers a positive expected value of 8% on the numbers alone.
How to watch Cubs vs Brewers and Game 5 info
| Location | American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI |
| Date | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| First pitch | 8:08 p.m. ET |
| TV | TBS |
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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