- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: TBS
- Betting Odds: Chicago (+162), Milwaukee (-196)
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The Milwaukee Brewers (97-65) aim to secure a victory against the Chicago Cubs (92-70) at American Family Field this Monday during Game 2 of the NLDS. In the series opener, the Brewers triumphed over the Cubs with a score of 9-3, taking an early 1-0 series lead. The betting odds for this contest have the Cubs at +162 and the Brewers at -196, with a total set at 7.5. The starting pitchers for the game will be Shota Imanaga and Quinn Priester.
As a team, the Chicago Cubs are averaging 4.9 runs per game, placing them 5th in the league. They have accumulated 793 runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .320. The Cubs have hit 267 doubles and 223 home runs, gathering 771 RBIs and totaling 1,371 hits this season, resulting in a batting average of .249. Their slugging percentage stands at .430, although they have struck out 1,277 times while drawing 554 walks.
The Cubs maintain a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.12, with their pitching staff holding a WHIP of 1.18. This season, Cubs pitchers have allowed 202 home runs and a total of 649 runs, ranking 7th in the league. Chicago’s pitching has conceded 1,284 hits (averaging 8.1 per 9 innings) and 605 earned runs, resulting in a team ERA of 3.79 (8th in baseball), while striking out 1,265 batters. They have walked 405 batters, and their FIP is 4.16 on the season.
In save situations, Cubs relievers have achieved a 68.8% success rate from 177 opportunities. The relief staff has inherited 142 baserunners this season, with 33.8% scoring. Cubs pitchers have entered the game with runners on base 101 times, with 158 high-leverage appearances. Overall, the team has sent 523 relievers to the mound in 2025, securing 110 holds (3rd in baseball) and 44 saves, with 20 blown saves from 64 chances.
Defensively, the Cubs have converted 71.9% of balls in play into outs across 12,915 innings, ranking them 2nd in the majors. The Boston Red Sox, this season, have 4,305 putouts, 1,342 assists, and 61 errors, holding a fielding percentage of .989 (4th in the majors), and have turned 117 double plays.
Imanaga (career win-loss record: 24-11) boasts a FIP of 3.24 and has faced 1,261 batters throughout his major league tenure. He has allowed 266 hits (averaging 7.5 hits per 9 innings) and issued 54 walks. His earned run average (ERA) is 3.29, having allowed 116 earned runs, and he maintains a WHIP of 1.009. Imanaga has completed 317 innings while collecting 291 strikeouts during his MLB career.
The Milwaukee Brewers have recorded 166 home runs this season, along with 750 RBIs. They have achieved 265 doubles, drawn 564 walks, and scored 806 runs, resulting in an OBP of .332 and a team batting average of .258. The Brewers boast a team slugging percentage of .403 and average 4.98 runs per game (3rd in MLB), despite striking out 1,266 times (26th in MLB) and tallying 1,423 hits.
The Brewers hold a team WHIP of 1.228 and FIP of 3.91 for this season, ranking 3rd in the league in total hits allowed with 1,237. Milwaukee’s pitching staff has conceded 634 runs, recording an ERA of 3.58 (574 earned runs). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 8.90 (1,432 strikeouts vs. 534 walks), allowing 168 home runs, and they give up 3.96 runs per 9 innings (3rd in MLB).
With 177 save situations this year, the Brewers’ bullpen has achieved 107 holds and experienced 21 blown saves. Milwaukee’s relievers have entered 66 save opportunities, successfully garnering 45 saves. Their relief pitchers have competed in 187 high-leverage situations and have been called upon 145 times with baserunners on. Milwaukee relief pitchers have a scoring rate of 31.7% from their 218 inherited base runners and rank 5th in MLB with a save percentage of 68.2%, while employing 550 relief pitchers this season.
The Brewers have executed 122 double plays and possess a fielding percentage of .987 (10th in professional baseball). They have totaled 1,297 assists, 76 errors, and recorded 4,326 putouts this season. Over 12,978 innings, the Brewers maintain a defensive efficiency of 70.9% (5th in professional baseball).
Quinn Priester has given up 259 hits throughout his career while accumulating 201 strikeouts over 256 innings. With a career record of 19-12, Priester has posted a 4.46 earned run average, allowing 9.1 hits per 9 innings. He has surrendered a total of 127 earned runs, holds a WHIP of 1.366, and possesses a FIP of 4.4. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.21 after facing 1,108 opposing hitters during his career.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB match via the spread or moneyline?
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