The NL Central continues to be MLB’s most competitive division, with all five teams sitting at .500 or better entering Tuesday. The top two teams in the division, the Chicago Cubs (29-19) and Milwaukee Brewers (27-18), face off Tuesday night at historic Wrigley Field in Game 2 of a three-game series in Illinois.
The Brewers picked up a 9-3 win in Monday night’s series opener behind a big performance from Jake Bauers and RBI contributions from Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, and Jackson Chourio. Milwaukee has been red-hot lately, winning nine of its last 11 games, while the Cubs have cooled off a bit, dropping seven of their last nine after previously riding a 10-game winning streak.
Tuesday night’s matchup features one of the brightest young pitchers in baseball, as Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and his MLB-leading 80 strikeouts take the mound. The Cubs will counter with swingman Ben Brown, who owns a 1.60 ERA in 14 appearances this season, including two starts.
Brewers vs. Cubs Current Odds
The Brewers enter as slight road favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for Game 2 with Misiorowski scheduled to start:
- Moneyline: Brewers -115, Cubs -105
- Run Line: Brewers -1.5 (+140), Cubs +1.5 (-170)
- Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (-110), Under 7.5 (-110)
The Cubs remain the betting favorites to win the NL Central at -135 odds, while the Brewers hold the second-best odds at +200.
Brewers vs. Cubs Picks & Predictions for May 19
Two of the National League’s top teams collide in Chicago Tuesday night, so make sure to sign up with Hard Rock Bet to get in on the action. Once you do, check out the Stats Hub for baseball betting trends and insights surrounding both teams heading into first pitch.
Below are two featured picks from the Stats Hub for Tuesday night’s NL Central clash:
Brewers vs. Cubs Best Bet: Jacob Misiorowski Over 7.5 Strikeouts
The last time Misiorowski pitched, we highlighted his strikeout prop, so why not do it again Tuesday night?
The 24-year-old struck out 10 batters in his last outing against San Diego, cashing his Over 7.5 strikeouts line. The MLB strikeout co-leader has gone over this number in seven of his nine starts this season and is averaging 9.4 strikeouts per game over his last five outings.
The Cubs have struck out slightly less as a team than the Padres entering Tuesday, but Misiorowski’s strikeout line is still difficult to pass up.
- Brewers vs. Cubs Player Prop Pick for May 19: Jacob Misiorowski Over 7.5 Strikeouts (-105)
Brewers vs. Cubs Best Bet: Michael Busch Over 0.5 Hits
Michael Busch owns just a .241 batting average this season, but he’s swinging a hot bat in May. The Cubs first baseman enters Tuesday with a .339 batting average for the month and is riding a five-game hitting streak.
Although it’s a tough matchup on paper, Busch has found success against Misiorowski in limited action. The left-handed hitter owns a .333 batting average against the Brewers right-hander with a double and three RBIs across six at-bats, including postseason matchups.
- Brewers vs. Cubs Player Prop Pick for May 19: Michael Busch Over 0.5 Hits (-150)
Popular Player Props for MIL-CHC
With Misiorowski and his elite strikeout ability taking the mound, his strikeout props are among the most popular wagers in Tuesday night’s player prop markets:
- William Contreras – Hits Over 0.5
- Jacob Misiorowski – Strikeouts Over 7.5
- Jacob Misiorowski – To Record 6+ Strikeouts
- Jackson Chourio – Hits Over 0.5
- Nico Hoerner – Hits Over 0.5
Brewers vs. Cubs Game Info
- 📍 Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 19
- ⏰ First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski
- Cubs: Ben Brown
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Referenced odds are subject to change.
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