Cubs vs Brewers Picks and Prediction – 5/3/2025

The Chicago Cubs will be in Milwaukee Friday for game one of three against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago has 18 wins and 13 losses this season but have dropped three of the last four following a one run loss to Pittsburgh on the final day of April. Offensively Chicago is one of the better teams in the league with a .263 batting average having scored 180 four runs on 287 hits here the Chicago power has been solid as well 42 home runs and a .451 slugging percentage the season. Stay in the action with our MLB Picks.

Nico Hoerner leads the Chicago offense this season with a .295 batting average. Kyle Tucker has a .279 batting average to go along with the team leading 27 RBIs this season. Pete Crow-Armstrong has a .275 batting average and Seiya Suzuki has a .287 batting average but he's played in just 27 games. Carson Kelly leads Chicago this season with seven home runs and carries a .360 batting average but has played just 17 times this season.

The Milwaukee Brewers return home Friday one game above .500 on the year riding a winning streak following their dominance against the Chicago White Sox. Offensively Milwaukee has a .249 batting average and have scored 159 runs on 260 hits. The Milwaukee pitching has held true enough with a 4.08 team ERA.

Brice Turang is the offensive leader this season for Milwaukee with the .317 batting average and has posted a team high 38 hits. Sal Frelick has a.309 batting average, while Eric Haase has a .294 batting average but has played in just 10 games. Jackson Chourio leads Milwaukee this season with six home runs and 24 RBI through 30 games played.

Chicago is the better team thus far this year but Milwaukee has several advanges in this game. The Brewers are running hot and will have the better pitcher on the mound. Chicago sends out a pitcher with a ballooned ERA that will give Milwaukee the edge. Take the Brewers bats to get to the Cubs starter leading to the win. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Brewers win 7-2.