On May 29, 2024, at 7:40 PM, the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will lock horns at American Family Field under a sky expected to have few clouds. The pitching duel features Shota Imanaga for the Cubs, who has an impressive ERA of 0.839, against the Brewers’ Bryse Wilson, whose ERA stands at 2.864.
In the standings of the 2024 NL Central Division, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in 7th place with a 28-27 record, reflecting a .510 winning percentage. Despite being 2nd in the division with a 6-8 divisional record, their recent performance includes 3 wins in their last 10 games, and they presently have a one-win streak. Their record at home shows 15-11, while their away games stand at 13-16. The Cubs have scored 234 runs and conceded 238 runs so far.
The Milwaukee Brewers are performing stronger, positioned 4th in the NL Central with a 31-23 record, which calculates to a .574 winning percentage. Dominating the division with a 14-8 record, they’ve achieved 5 victories in their recent 10 games, although they are coming off a loss. Their home record is 13-10, and they’ve been slightly better on the road with an 18-13 record. The Brewers have tallied 266 runs while allowing 220.
Betting odds for this game have been set with Milwaukee as the home favorites with a +115 money line, whereas the Cubs are listed at -135 on the money line. The point spread stands at 1.5, and the over/under for the game is pegged at 7.5. These odds suggest that the game is expected to be closely contested, with the Cubs slightly favored to win. Bettors might find the over/under particularly interesting as both teams have shown the capability to produce and concede runs.