⚾ Cubs vs Brewers Prediction, Odds & Preview (June 18, 2025)
The Chicago Cubs will host the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in a key NL Central showdown. The Cubs are the clear betting favorites, but can the Brewers pull off the upset behind rising star Jackson Chourio?
Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup—betting lines, score prediction, player insights, recent trends, and more.
📊 Cubs vs Brewers Game Info
- 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- 🕗 Time: 8:05 PM ET
- 📍 Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- 📺 TV Channels: MARQ (Chicago), FDSWI (Milwaukee)
💵 Cubs vs Brewers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Run Line | Total Runs (O/U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -154 | -1.5 | 8 (Under -110) |
| Brewers | +128 | +1.5 | 8 (Over -110) |
- Implied Win Probability: Cubs 60.6% | Brewers 43.9%
- Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Brewers 4
✅ Cubs vs Brewers Prediction & Expert Pick
The Cubs come in as -154 moneyline favorites, thanks to a strong bullpen and improving offensive metrics. While the Brewers have been scrappy as underdogs, Chicago’s 71.4% win rate as favorites this season—and a favorable matchup at home—gives them the edge.
💡 Expert Pick: Cubs ML (-154) and Under 8 Runs
📈 Confidence Level: ★★★★☆
📉 Recent Form & Betting Trends
🐻 Cubs – Last 10 Games:
- Record: 5-5
- Runs Per Game: 2.9
- Home Runs: 14
- Team ERA: 2.70
- K/9: 7.2
- ATS Record: 4-6
- Overs Hit: 1 of last 10
🔍 Key Trend: Cubs are 18-6 this season as favorites of -154 or shorter.
🧀 Brewers – Last 10 Games:
- Record: 5-5
- Runs Per Game: 2.8
- Home Runs: 7
- Team ERA: 3.00
- K/9: 9.1
- ATS Record: 2-8
- Overs Hit: 3 of last 10
🔍 Key Trend: Brewers are 4-6 in games with +128 or longer odds.
🔥 Key Player Matchups
🐻 Cubs Player Insights
- Kyle Tucker – Batting .277 with 13 HR, 13 doubles, 4 triples, 48 walks
↪ Ranks 25th in MLB in both homers and RBIs - Pete Crow-Armstrong – Leads team with 18 HRs (7th in MLB), top 5 in RBIs
- Seiya Suzuki – Team-best 58 RBIs
- Nico Hoerner – Hitting .288, 3-game hit streak, .333 average in last 5 games
🧀 Brewers Player Insights
- Jackson Chourio – Batting .259 with 12 HR, 18 doubles, and a 7-game hit streak
↪ Top 40 in homers, Top 31 in RBIs - Sal Frelick – Team-best .294 AVG, consistent OBP threat
- Christian Yelich – Club leader in HRs (14) and RBIs (43)
- Brice Turang – Solid bat with .265 average, 4 HR, 9 doubles, and 34 walks
📺 How to Watch Cubs vs Brewers
- TV Broadcast: MARQ (Cubs market), FDSWI (Brewers market)
- Streaming Options: MLB.tv, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream
- Radio Broadcast: Local affiliates for Cubs and Brewers
💬 FAQs – Cubs vs Brewers (June 18, 2025)
Q: Who is favored to win Cubs vs Brewers?
A: The Cubs are favorites at -154 on the moneyline.
Q: What’s the predicted final score?
A: Our prediction is Cubs 5, Brewers 4.
Q: Who are the top players to watch?
A: Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs) and Jackson Chourio (Brewers) are the top hitters.
Q: What is the over/under for the game?
A: The total runs line is set at 8.
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
📌 Final Thoughts
Both teams are evenly matched in form (5-5 in last 10), but home-field advantage, strong pitching, and high-leverage offensive power make the Cubs the safer bet. Expect a tight game decided by bullpen depth and late-inning execution.
