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Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 4, 2025

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May 4, 2025 3:27 PM
The Chicago Cubs, riding a win streak, head to American Family Field to take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:10 PM. The Cubs look to extend their 2-0 series lead, building on their 21-13 overall record and 12-6 road performance. Meanwhile, the Brewers aim to turn the tide, capitalizing on their 9-6 home record to even the series.
Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers

Current Odds

CHC
MIL
Over
4.5
+108
Under
4.5
-105
CHC
+3.5
+310
MIL
-4.5
+225
CHC
ML
+4500
MIL
ML
-10000

Cubs vs Brewers statistics

Stat Cubs Brewers
Hits 318 (1st) 271 (Tied-13th)
Batting Average .265 (1st) .239 (19th)
Runs Batted In 204 (1st) 143 (11th)
Runs 208 (1st) 161 (9th)
Home Runs 52 (3rd) 28 (Tied-21st)
Walks 135 (2nd) 118 (12th)
Stolen Bases 44 (1st) 40 (3rd)
Strikeouts 272 (14th) 269 (12th)
Pitches 5337 (2nd) 5019 (7th)

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/3/25 vs Chicago Cubs L 6-2
5/2/25 vs Chicago Cubs L 10-0
5/1/25 @ Chicago White Sox L 8-0
4/30/25 @ Chicago White Sox W 6-4
4/29/25 @ Chicago White Sox W 7-2

Chicago Cubs recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/3/25 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 6-2
5/2/25 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 10-0
5/1/25 @ Pittsburgh Pirates W 8-3
4/30/25 @ Pittsburgh Pirates L 4-3
4/29/25 @ Pittsburgh Pirates W 9-0

Milwaukee Brewers injuries

  • Aaron Civale (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Garrett Mitchell (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Aaron Ashby (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Brandon Woodruff (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • DL Hall (SP): 60-Day-IL

Chicago Cubs injuries

  • Tyson Miller (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Ryan Brasier (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Eli Morgan (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Brandon Birdsell (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Javier Assad (SP): 60-Day-IL

Cubs vs Brewers game info

Type Info
Venue American Family Field
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First pitch Sun 2:10 PM
Temperature 58°
Chance of Rain 0%

Cubs vs Brewers predictions

As the Chicago Cubs roll into American Family Field looking to extend their impressive win streak, all eyes are on Nico Hoerner and Kyle Tucker to lead the charge. Hoerner, boasting a batting average of .288, is poised to be a reliable anchorman for the lineup, while Tucker is expected to swing for the fences with his nine home runs this season. It's likely we'll see some fireworks from Tucker, projecting around 0.3 homers in this matchup. Shota Imanaga will be on the mound, and given his track record, Cubs fans can expect a steady performance with a projection of around 5.3 strikeouts across approximately five innings. The Cubs have been unstoppable on the road this season with a 12-6 record, and if their top players deliver, they'll be tough to contain.

Turning our attention to the Milwaukee Brewers, the dynamic duo of Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang will be crucial for any chance of stopping the Cubs' momentum. Chourio, known for his slugging power, might add to his home run tally in this game—he’s projected to bring 0.2 homers as well as snag a couple of hits. Meanwhile, Turang, with his impressive .323 average, will aim to keep the Brewers' bases crowded. Freddy Peralta will take his place on the mound, tasked with curtailing the Cubs' heavy-hitting lineup. Expect Peralta to showcase his skills by striking out around 5.7 batters and limiting runs, a key aspect if the Brewers hope to defend their home turf, where they've fared well with a 9-6 record.

The big question on everyone’s mind—who’s going to win this clash? The Cubs, perched at the top of the NL Central, have a slight edge given their current form and ability to excel on both offense and defense. But don’t count out the Brewers just yet; they've shown they can compete fiercely at home. Considering the pitching duel between Peralta and Imanaga and the powerhouse hitting lineup of the Cubs, it seems likely the Cubs will extend their lead in the series and take home another win. This game should be a thrilling matchup with plenty of action for all the baseball aficionados out there. What’s your prediction?

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