On the evening of July 22, 2024, at 8:05 PM, an exciting matchup is set to take place at Wrigley Field as the Milwaukee Brewers clash with the Chicago Cubs under a mostly clear sky. Tobias Myers will take the mound for the Brewers, holding an impressive ERA of 3.125, while Javier Assad, with an ERA of 3.270, will pitch for the Cubs.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Brewers are currently third with a .580 winning percentage and a record of 57-42. They lead in divisional play with a record of 21-12 and are riding a three-game winning streak, having won five of their last ten games. The team boasts 29 home wins and 28 road wins, with their performance slightly better during daytime games.

Conversely, the Cubs find themselves in a tougher spot, ranked 11th in the division standings with a 48-53 record and a .480 winning percentage. They have found limited success in division games with a 12-21 record, and while they’ve secured six recent victories in their last ten games, their home and road records show inconsistency.

Regarding game odds, with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 8.0, betting lines are tight with the Brewers favored slightly at -114 against the Cubs at -105 on the money line. These odds suggest a closely contested game, advising bettors to consider the Brewers’ recent form and slight statistical advantage when making their wagers.