On the evening of May 28, 2024, at 7:40 PM, the Chicago Cubs are set to compete against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, under conditions forecasted to involve moderate rain. Ben Brown will spearhead the pitching for the Cubs, entering the game with an impressive 3.203 ERA, while Freddy Peralta will handle the mound for the Brewers with an ERA of 3.812.

In the current standings of the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs stand in 7th place with a balanced 27-27 record, which includes a divisional record of 5-8 and a recent run of just 2 wins in their last 10 games, currently enduring a 5-game losing streak. They are slightly better at home with a 15-11 record compared to their road performances of 12-16. The Brewers, on the other hand, hold a more favorable 4th place with a 31-22 record, leading the division matchups with 14 wins against 7 losses and having a 5-win strike in their last 10 outings.

From a betting perspective, the Brewers are favored with a Point Spread of -1.5 and an Over/Under set at 8.0. The odds suggest a tilt towards the Brewers with a Home Team Money Line of -159, contrasting with the Cubs’ Away Team Money Line of +136. This indicates a prediction of a relatively tight contest with the Brewers having a slight edge at home.