The Milwaukee Brewers (79-45) and Chicago Cubs (70-54) will face off in Game 1 of a doubleheader in the MLB this afternoon. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on MARQ.
Chicago is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is +130 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 7 total runs.
Continue below for my Brewers vs Cubs predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, August 19, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
Brewers vs Cubs Game 1 Picks, Prediction
- Brewers vs Cubs pick: Under 7.5 Runs (-125)
My Cubs vs. Brewers best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Brewers vs Cubs Odds for Tuesday, August 19
| Brewers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -180 | 7 -110o / -110u | +130 |
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 7 -110o / -110u | -155 |
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs MLB Preview
This system targets unders in MLB series games (second game or later) where both teams have winning records, suggesting quality pitching and competitive matchups, which appears to be the situation in today's matchup between the Brewers and Cubs.
However, public betting leans toward the over — likely expecting fireworks between top teams — which creates contrarian value on the under.
By capitalizing on low public support for the under (≤35%), the strategy fades public perception in favor of market inefficiencies, especially when bettors overestimate offensive output late in a series.
Brewers vs Cubs Betting Prediction
- Under 7.5 (-125)
Brewers vs Cubs Betting Trends
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