MLB 5*
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Milwaukee, 07/06/2022 2:10 PM, Score: 2 - 1
Point Spread: -1.50 | -120.00 Milwaukee (Home)
Result: Loss
Cubs (Sampson) @ Brewers (Burnes) 2:10 PM ET
Game# 951-952
Play On: Brewers -1.5 (5*)

The Brewers are coming off an 8-3 home loss to the Cubs on Tuesday. Milwaukee is 4-0 in their last 4 and 7-1 during its previous 8 games following a loss. Conversely, the Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 following a road win.

Since 2021, Corbin Burnes has made 5 starts versus the Cubs while posting a stellar 2.25 ERA and 0.84 WHIP. Burnes averaged 6.4 innings pitched in those 5 outings and had an excellent 50:7 strikeout to walk ratio. Burnes has displayed dominant form over his last 3 starts overall with a 1.74 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and averaged 6.9 innings pitched per start. Despite scoring only 3 runs last night, Milwaukee has averaged 6.4 runs scored and 2 home runs hit per game throughout its previous 7 games.

The Cubs Adrian Sampson has made 2 starts this season while recording an uninspiring 5.22 ERA and 1.45 WHIP while doing so. Give me the Brewers on the run line.