The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers on on June 18, 2025. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on MARQ.
Find my MLB betting preview and Brewers vs Cubs prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Brewers vs Cubs Prediction
- Brewers vs Cubs pick: Jacob Misiorowski Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-125)
My Brewers vs Cubs best bet is on Jacob Misiorowski to go over his strikeout prop. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Brewers vs Cubs Odds
| Brewers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 8 -105o / -115u | +125 |
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +140 | 8 -105o / -115u | -150 |
Brewers vs Cubs Projected Starting Pitchers
| Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) | Stat | Jameson Taillon (CHC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | W-L | 7-3 |
| 0.1 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.6 |
| 0.00 / 1.55 | ERA /xERA | 3.48 / 3.67 |
| 3.47 / 4.92 | FIP / xFIP | 4.59 / 3.95 |
| 0.80 | WHIP | 0.98 |
| 5.6 | K-BB% | 15.1 |
| 44.4 | GB% | 34.9 |
| 130 | Stuff+ | 97 |
| 86 | Location+ | 110 |
Brewers vs Cubs Prediction, Betting Analysis
Jacob Misiorowski came through for us in his debut, as he struck out five hitters.
However, he was also forced to leave the game early — despite not allowing a hit — thanks to him awkwardly rolling his ankle. That means he could've easily had a couple more strikeouts.
The fact that he was given full clearance to start in his next scheduled spot in the rotation tells me that he's good to go. All of the reasons I liked him last time out apply here, as well.
In his debut, Misiorowski posted a 31% CSW% and a 130 Stuff+ rating.
Pick: Jacob Misiorowski Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-125)
Moneyline
I don't have a play on the moneyline.
Run Line (Spread)
I also don't have a play on the run line.
Over/Under
While there's no value on the total, I'm targeting Jacob Misiorowski to record more than 4.5 strikeouts.
