The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are set to meet for the first time in postseason history during the best-of-five National League Division Series. Game 1 kicks off in Milwaukee on Saturday.
The Brewers hold home-field advantage thanks to having the best record in baseball at 97-65, and they are aiming for their first World Series title since 1982. After a bye in the first round, they will start ace Freddy Peralta for the opening game.
On the other hand, the Cubs secured their spot by defeating the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series and will be looking to continue their momentum in this matchup.
So, which team will advance to the NL Championship Series to face either the Philadelphia Phillies or the Los Angeles Dodgers? Here are the expert predictions for the Brewers vs. Cubs matchup:
Expert Picks
- R.J. Anderson: I was wrong about the Padres defeating the Cubs. Nonetheless, I’m picking the Brewers in 5.
- Mike Axisa: Going with the Cubs in 4; it’s a new season now.
- Julian McWilliams: The Brewers are fundamentally sound; I’m picking them in 5.
- Dayn Perry: Favoring the Brewers because of rest and roster depth; I choose them in 5.
- Matt Snyder: I think the Cubs are slightly better now; I’ll take them in 4.
