Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for NLDS 3 on 10/8

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs meet for Game 3 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field. Milwaukee is ahead 2–0 in the best-of-5 series. The game starts at 5:08 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and airs on TBS.

Milwaukee’s Quinn Priester will start against Chicago’s Jameson Taillon. Priester has a 3.32 ERA and a 13-3 record, while Taillon has a 3.68 ERA and an 11-7 record. The weather in Chicago is clear with a mild breeze.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have been on a roll lately, winning three of their last five games. In their most recent game, they took down the Chicago Cubs with a score of 7-3. Key players like Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio hit home runs, contributing significantly to the win.

Brice Turang has been a standout performer for the Brewers this season. With a batting average of .288, he ranks first on the team in home runs and RBIs. William Contreras and Jackson Chourio have also been solid contributors, each with notable performances in recent games.

On the pitching side, Quinn Priester is set to start for the Brewers in their next game. He holds an ERA of 3.32 and has been reliable on the mound with a 13-3 record. The Brewers will look to continue their strong form against the Cubs as they aim for another win.

Brewers vs Cubs Game Day Info

• Sport: MLB
• Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
• Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
• Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline +102, Cubs Moneyline -120, Brewers Runline +1.5 (-220), Cubs Runline -1.5 (+186), Total Over 6.5 (-119), Total Under 6.5 (-101)

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have been active in the postseason, facing tough competition. In their recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers, they lost 7-3. Shota Imanaga, the starting pitcher, had a challenging outing, giving up four earned runs in just over two innings.

Looking at their batting, the Cubs have shown some power. They rank 5th in slugging percentage at .430 and have hit 223 home runs, placing them 6th. Key players like Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch are leading the charge in home runs for the team.

On the pitching side, the Cubs have a solid rotation. They hold a 3.81 ERA, ranking 9th in the league. Jameson Taillon, their starter for the next game, has an 11-7 record with a 3.68 ERA, indicating reliability on the mound.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers are the pick to win this game with a moneyline of +102. Despite being the underdog, they have a stronger batting average and on-base percentage, both ranking second this season. The Cubs have a better slugging percentage, but the Brewers’ pitching, with a second-ranked ERA of 3.59, gives them the edge. The projected score is Brewers 4, Cubs 3.

For the over/under, the recommendation is to go with the under 6.5 (-101). Both teams have solid pitching, with the Brewers having a lower ERA. The Cubs’ batting average is lower, ranking eighth, which might limit their scoring opportunities. The projected total score is 7, but the strong pitching suggests a tighter game.