Part 1: Introduction to the match
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
Monday (Aug 18, 2025) First game of doubleheader, Name: Wrigley Field, Chicago
The Brewers (78-45) game winning streak is over.
Cubs (70-53)
The two teams are tied 4-4 in 8 matches so far this season.
Start Time: 2:20 pm ET
Part 2: Betting Odds (According to DraftKings)
Money Line: Milwaukee +108, Chicago -128
Over/Under (Runs): 8.5
Run Line: Chicago -1.5 (+160)
Part 3: Why the Cubs can win
Cubs starter: Cade Horton (7-3, 3.07 ERA)
16 min (15 min), 85 min, 67 strikeouts.
Has won the last 4 decisions in a row.
Last match: Won against Toronto with just 1 hit in 5.2 innings.
Nico Hoerner (2B):
Batting .293 in 119 games
20 min, 48 RBI, 22 min
Multi-hit 5 times in the last 10 matches.
Part 4: Why the Brewers can win
Brewers starter: Freddy Peralta (14-5, 2.90 ERA)
136.2 min, 148 min in 25 starts
2-1 record against the Cubs in the 2025 season.
June 19 win over Cubs (8-7), 6 K in 5 innings.
Sal Frelick (RF):
Batting .294 in 108 games
9 minutes, 18 minutes
Multi-hit 5 times in the last 10 matches.
Part 5: What the model says
SportsLine’s computer model simulated the match 10,000 times.
It is more likely to be under 8.5.
There is more value on the Money Line side, but you have to go to SportsLine to see that.
