MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers (June 18, 2025)

The Milwaukee Brewers (39-35) face the Chicago Cubs (45-28) at Wrigley Field on Wednesday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jacob Misiorowski is the probable pitcher for the Brewers, while Jameson Taillon is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -152, while the Brewers are at +124. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -113.

  • The Brewers (-175) have a 35-39 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+140) hold a record of 37-36.
  • The Brewers have a 27-44-3 O/U record this season (meaning 27 games have gone over the total runs line, 44 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 34-32-7 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Brewers are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging +1.0 more at 5.3 runs (2nd).
  • In the field, the Brewers are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (13th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (9th).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Brewers are at .237 (ranking 23rd in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .254 (5th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 99 to rank 5th. Alternatively, the Brewers are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 66 (25th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Brewers have recorded 295 RBIs to rank T15th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 382 RBIs to rank 2nd.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Cubs have an earned run average of 3.56 this season (9th in the Majors), while The Brewers have an ERA of 3.80 (14th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Brewers have recorded 611 this season, ranking 13th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 566.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .242 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Brewers' opponents are at .239 (14th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2025.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Brewers 13-19-42 4-8-26 9-11-16 8-7-22 5-12-20 0-0-0 0-1-9
    Cubs 17-17-39 8-6-20 9-11-17 14-12-26 3-5-13 0-0-2 2-3-5

Lead After Three Innings

The Brewers are +110 to lead after three innings, while the Cubs are -141.

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2025.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Brewers 33-21-20 17-10-11 16-11-9 18-7-12 15-14-8 0-0-0 4-2-4
    Cubs 28-23-22 16-7-11 11-15-11 20-14-18 8-9-4 1-1-0 2-3-5

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.

  • The NRFI is 41-33 in Brewers games this season. The Cubs have a 37-36 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Cubs recorded an upset 5-3 victory over the Brewers at Wrigley Field yesterday. Isaac Collins was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs.