Brewers vs. Cubs Game 1 Prediction and Odds for Monday, May 30 (Chicago Is Intriguing Underdog Play)
The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs play in a Memorial Day double-header at Wrigley Field on Monday.
First pitch for the opening game is set for 1:05 p.m. EST. The Brewers go with lefty starting pitcher, Ethan Small, while the Cubs counter with right-hander Matt Swarmer. Each will make their 2022 debut with their respective big league clubs.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for Game 1 of the double-header.
Brewers vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, and Total for Game 1
Run line:
- Brewers -1.5 (+125)
- Cubs +1.5 (-150
Moneyline:
- Brewers -118
- Cubs +108
Total:
- 11 (Over -105/Under -115)
Brewers vs. Cubs Game 1 Prediction and Pick
It's going to be tough to handicap the first game of the double-header today, as both the Brewers and the Cubs are putting out pitchers who have yet to throw a ball in Major League action. Both Ethan Small and Matt Swamer will be making their MLB debuts today, so it's anyones guess who will have the stronger outing.
One thing that you can bet on, is that runs will be scored. It's doubtful that both newbies will be tossing gas all game, and you have to imagine that at least one of them will give up a handful of runs. Let's just sit back, and root for runs to kick off our Memorial Day of betting.
Pick: OVER 11 (-105)
You can track Iain's bets on Betstamp here.