MLB Game 1 Forecast between Brewers and Cubs on Tuesday, Aug. 19, along with Predictable Outcomes and Odds for Sports Wagers
The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are set to face off in Game 1 of a doubleheader today, with the action set to unfold at Wrigley Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on MARQ.
In the betting market, the over/under for the game is set at 7 total runs. Interestingly, the system targets unders in MLB series games where both teams have winning records, and today's matchup fits this criteria. As a result, some betting enthusiasts are backing the under, with 88% of the money and 93% of the bets favouring this outcome.
However, it's important to note that there is no direct historical performance data about the under bet in Brewers vs. Cubs games with both teams winning. While general MLB betting trends suggest some under bet success in certain matchups, no specific data is available for this particular matchup.
The pitching matchup is significantly impacted by injuries, with several starters unavailable for both teams. For the Brewers, SP Gasser, SP McGee, and SP Soroka are out, while SP Montgomery is out for the season. On the Cubs' side, SP Steele, SP Soroka, and RP Ashby are sidelined.
The Cubs come into this game as the favourites, with Chicago priced at -155 to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is offered at +130 to pull off the upset. Despite this, 55% of the bets are on the Brewers to win outright on the moneyline.
In terms of the spread, the Cubs have a -1.5 advantage, with a moneyline of 150, while the Brewers' spread is 1.5, priced at 180. Interestingly, 67% of the bets and 73% of the money are on the Cubs to cover the spread.
The injury list extends to the batting lineup as well, with 1B Hoskins and CF Mitchell out for the Brewers due to thumb and oblique injuries, respectively.
In conclusion, today's game between the Brewers and Cubs promises to be a closely contested affair, with the focus on the under bet in the betting market. For those interested in this bet, the best price currently available is at BetMGM, with the system's best bet being on the under. Regardless of the outcome, fans are in for an exciting doubleheader!
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