Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Predictions August 30, 2023: B. Woodruff vs K. Hendricks

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs have Kyle Hendricks on the mound. In his last 5.1. innings against the Pirates, Hendricks conceded only two runs, but got no help from the offense and was charged with the loss. In his 104.1 innings on the season, he's listed a 3.80 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, with a 5-7 record. Hendricks limited Milwaukee to two runs in July and has accumulated a 3.51 ERA and 10-8 record in 182 career innings. The Cubs stand at 7-3 in their last ten decisions and have yet to lose a home series in August. Seiya Suzuki is 6 for 16 with a .944 OPS against the Brewers this season and has 13 RBIs and a 1.08 OPS this month, with 48 RBIs and .778 OPS on the season. The Cubs have a power ranking of 14 with a #5 ranking for offense (averaging 5.07 runs per game), a #17 ranking for defense (averaging 4.17 ERA) and 69-62 overall. Kyle Hendricks in his last 5.1 innings against the Pirates, conceded two runs, but got no help from the offense and was charged with the loss, with a 3.80 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 5-7 record in 104.1 innings. Seiya Suzuki has 6 for 16 record with .944 OPS, 13 RBIs and 1.08 OPS this month, with 48 RBIs and .778 OPS on the season. The Cubs stand 7-3 in their last ten decisions with no losses in home series in August. Milwaukee went 1-2 in their last 3 matchups against Chicago. Home run no. 16 on the year for @ihapp_1 ! pic.twitter.com/dOCdwkznwf

Brewers Showing why They are the Best in the NL Central After Hot Streak, Woodruff and Hendricks Duel in Wrigley

The Milwaukee Brewers are on a hot streak, winning nine consecutive games entering Tuesday, including a sweep of the Texas Rangers and a series win against the Padres. The Cubs have been competitive in their eight-game matchup, only winning three games. Brandon Woodruff has been in impressive form since returning from the IL, with three of his four starts this month allowing two or fewer runs. The ace has been impressive against the Cubs throughout his career, boasting a 3.14 ERA in 80.1 innings. In comparison, Kyle Henricks has had a tough month, with an ERA of 5.00 this month and a underwhelming 4.84 ERA at Wrigley Field.

My Prediction: Brewers -1.5 (+165) to cover

Written by Mrmister Published on 08/29/2023 Category: MLB Picks

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