Cubs vs. Brewers Game 1 Prediction for MLB Friday [9/29/2023]

The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Chicago Cubs in Game of the League Series at American Family Field on Friday, beginning at 8:10PM ET.

Colin Rea (6-6, 4.74 ERA) will get the ball for the Brewers, while the Cubs will counter with Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 3.66 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Cubs vs. Brewers, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Brewers

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Cubs-Brewers MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Brewers a 51% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Brewers Odds [9/29]

• Run Line: Brewers +1.5 (-190), Cubs -1.5 (+168)
• Moneyline: Brewers -110, Cubs -105
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110/-105)

The Brewers are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -190 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +168.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Brewers and Cubs are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Brewers at -110, which means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Brewers (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Brewers

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 @ +168 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Brewers @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Brewers are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Cubs vs. Brewers Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Brewers are more likely to defeat the Cubs in the MLB game on Friday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Brewers having a 51% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Cubs-Brewers game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Cubs vs. Brewers on Friday September 29, 2023.

Cubs vs. Brewers 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Brewers and Cubs at American Family Field is scheduled to commence at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
• Date: Friday September 29, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: American Family Field

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