Baseball Matchup Forecast: Brewers versus Cubs on Tuesday, August 19, with Prediction, Favorites, and Odds Provided
The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs will face off on August 19, 2025, with the Brewers predicted to prevail in the second game of their doubleheader at Wrigley Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EDT, and the game will be broadcast on MARQ.
Starting Pitchers
The Brewers will be relying on the strong form of Brandon Woodruff, who has returned from a right shoulder surgery in fine form, boasting a 4-0 record, 2.06 ERA, and 0.737 WHIP in seven starts this season. Woodruff's exceptional pitching has been a key factor in the Brewers' success, averaging 5.20 runs per game.
On the other hand, Jameson Taillon will take the mound for the Cubs. Despite a 7-6 record this season, Taillon has struggled with home runs allowed and is returning from a right calf injury suffered on June 29. His analytics are poor, ranking in the 34th percentile or lower in xERA, xBA, strikeout rate, and barrel rate.
Betting Trends and Projections
The Brewers are the moneyline favorites, with odds ranging from -111 to -122, indicating they are favored to win. The Cubs, as underdogs, have moneyline odds of around +102 to +109. The run line is generally set with the Brewers favored by -1.5 runs at around +150 odds on the favorite and roughly -180 on the underdog at +1.5 runs. The total runs line is approximately 6.5 with near-even odds on the over/under.
According to the betting trends, 76% of bets and 66% of the money on the moneyline are on the Brewers to win outright. The Brewers' spread is -1.5 with odds of 154. The best bet for the Brewers vs Cubs game, according to the article, is the Brewers moneyline.
The hitting gap between these two teams continues to widen. The Brewers rank first in runs per game, second in hits per game, second in batting average, and second in on-base percentage. In contrast, the Cubs trail in each of those four categories. The Milwaukee roster has posted impressive numbers against Taillon, with a .272 xBA, .433 xSLG, and .333 xwOBA through 152 combined plate appearances against him.
Conclusion
With Woodruff's dominant pitching and the Brewers' potent offense, the team is expected to even a split in the doubleheader against the Cubs. The Cubs' offense and rotation face challenges due to Taillon's injury status and recent performance. The game promises to be an exciting contest, and with 96% of bets and 95% of the money on the over, it seems the total runs line could also be an interesting bet to consider.
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