Check today’s Cubs vs. Brewers prediction here. Two NL Central rivals clash at American Family Field as the surging Chicago Cubs (19-13) travel to Milwaukee to face the Brewers (16-16) in Game 1 of a pivotal three-game series. The Cubs are fresh off a series win against Pittsburgh and bring a powerful offense into the weekend matchup, led by Seiya Suzuki, who just launched two home runs in his last outing.
On the other side, the Brewers will aim to bounce back after a blowout loss to the White Sox. Quinn Priester will take the mound for Milwaukee, while Chicago counters with Ben Brown, who’s looking to lower his inflated 6.04 ERA.
Both teams are jockeying for positioning in a competitive NL Central, and with potent bats on both sides, expect some fireworks under the Friday night lights. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET and will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV+.
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📺 Where To Watch Cubs vs. Brewers? (May 2, 2025)
| Platform | Info |
| TV/Stream | Apple TV+ |
| Location | American Family Field, WI |
| Date & Time | Friday, May 2 at 8:10 p.m. ET |
💸 Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Cubs | -1.5 | -117 | 8.5 O/U |
| Brewers | +1.5 | -103 |
📈 Betting Trends
- Cubs are 11-5 as moneyline favorites this season.
- Brewers are just 4-11 as underdogs in 2025.
- The over has hit in 20 of 32 Cubs games (62.5%).
- Cubs games average 6 runs per game, Brewers average 4.97.
- Head-to-Head: Brewers have won 7 of the last 10 matchups.
🔥 Pitcher Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | W-L | ERA | K/9 | WHIP |
| Ben Brown | Cubs | 2-2 | 6.04 | 11.0 | 1.58 |
| Quinn Priester | Brewers | 1-0 | 4.38 | 7.2 | 1.42 |
Brown has swing-and-miss stuff but has struggled with command and run prevention. Priester is unbeaten but untested against elite lineups like Chicago’s.
🧨 Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Key Stats |
| Cubs | Seiya Suzuki | .295 AVG, 9 HR, 28 RBI |
| Cubs | Pete Crow-Armstrong | .266 AVG, 6 HR, 10 2B |
| Brewers | Jackson Chourio | 6 HR, 24 RBI, .265 AVG |
| Brewers | Brice Turang | .311 AVG, 10 SB |
🚑 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status |
| Cubs | Justin Steele (Elbow) | 60-Day IL |
| Cubs | Javier Assad (Oblique) | 60-Day IL |
| Brewers | Garrett Mitchell (Oblique) | 10-Day IL |
| Brewers | D.L. Hall (Lat) | 60-Day IL |
| Brewers | Brandon Woodruff (Shoulder) | 15-Day IL |
💰 Prop Bets (via DraftKings)
| Player | Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR Odds | RBI Odds |
| Seiya Suzuki | 0.5 (-210) | 1.5 (+100) | +425 | +135 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 0.5 (-190) | 1.5 (+115) | +500 | +150 |
| Jackson Chourio | 0.5 (-200) | 1.5 (+120) | +400 | +145 |
| Brice Turang | 0.5 (-180) | 1.5 (+135) | +700 | +195 |
🎯 Same Game Parlay (SGP)
- Cubs Moneyline ✅
- Seiya Suzuki to Hit a HR ✅
- Chourio Over 1.5 Total Bases ✅
Odds: +850
🔮 ClutchBuzz Final Cubs vs. Brewers Prediction
- Winner: Cubs
- Score: Cubs 6, Brewers 5
- Total: Over 8.5
- MVP: Seiya Suzuki (2-run HR, 3 RBI night)
Ben Brown may give up a few runs early, but the Cubs’ bats — especially Suzuki and PCA — are hot enough to overpower Milwaukee’s middling bullpen. Expect a back-and-forth battle, but the NL Central leaders should edge out Game 1 in style.
