The Milwaukee Brewers (39-34) and the Chicago Cubs (44-28) open a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Brewers vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Rivalry Fuel: This long-running I‑94 Central rivalry always adds stakes — Chicago holds a slight edge this year, but Milwaukee remains close behind. Expect a classic NL Central pitching duel with a late offensive pitch. Misiorowski shows flashes but gives up 3 runs through 5 innings. Taillon delivers 6 frames with 2 earned runs allowed.

The Brewers got a two-out runner in scoring position in the top of the first when William Contreras doubled into the left field corner, but Cubs starter Ben Brown was able to strike out Christian Yelich to end the inning.