Brewers at Cubs 10/1/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/07/2019 at 7:38 AM ET

The top seed in the National League and the Central Division title will be on the line when the Milwaukee Brewers battle the Chicago Cubs on Monday afternoon fro Wrigley Field. The Brewers won their final seven games to force a tie with Chicago and defeated Detroit on Sunday by an 11-0 final score. MVP candidate Christian Yelich leads Milwaukee with a .323 batting average to go along with 36 home runs and 109 RBIs.

Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell has yet to name a starting pitcher for this matchup. The Brewers ranked ninth in the majors with a 3.77 team ERA and logged 89 quality starts.
The Chicago Cubs have won four of their last five games and finished the regular season with 95 victories. On Sunday, Anthony Rizzo had four hits and scored three times to spark Chicago to a 10-5 victory against St. Louis. Willson Contreras homered and drove in two runs for the Cubs.

Chicago skipper Joe Maddon will turn to left-hander Jose Quintana (13-11 4.09 ERA) on Monday. In six starts versus the Brewers this season, Quintana was 4-1 with a 2.17 ERA.

Chicago SS Addison Russell has been placed on administrative leave by MLB and his status to return is uncertain. Through 162 games, Milwaukee ranks 13th in batting average and 12th in runs scored. For the season, Chicago ranks 3rd in batting average and 11th in runs scored. Take Chicago to win at home and move on to the NLDS. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 5-3.

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