Brewers vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 May 2025
Last updated: May 4, 2025, 6:10PM | Published: May 4, 2025, 1:29AM
The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at American Family Field on Monday, starting at 4:10am AEST.
The Brewers will send Freddy Peralta (3-2, 2.52 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga (3-1, 2.77 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Brewers vs Cubs game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Milwaukee vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 51% chance of beating the Brewers at American Family Field.
Brewers vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at American Family Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Brewers $1.95, Cubs $1.87
- Line: Brewers +1.5 ($1.56), Cubs -1.5 ($2.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Brewers at $1.95 and the Cubs at $1.87.
The Brewers are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.56 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Brewers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Brewers vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Milwaukee at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Brewers +1.5 at $1.56 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Brewers vs Cubs best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Brewers to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Brewers vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Milwaukee vs Cubs game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Milwaukee vs Cubs game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Brewers vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Brewers and Cubs at American Family Field is scheduled to begin at 4:10am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Monday 5 May 2025
- Time: 4:10am AEST
- Venue: American Family Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Milwaukee vs Cubs predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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