Charlie Cummings breaks down the opening odds for the NLDS Game 5 between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs.
After the Milwaukee Brewers took the first two games of the NLDS, things looked dire for the Chicago Cubs. But they showed incredible resolve to win both games at home. Now we have a winner-take-all Game 5 on Saturday. Let’s take a look at the opening odds.
The Brewers have a solid -137 edge in this contest, with the over/under set at 7.5 runs. Chicago is a +112 underdog. Neither team has announced a starting pitcher yet; the Cubs are likely to pencil in Shota Imanaga, who has the most rest, while the Brewers are likely headed for a bullpen game. Jacob Misiorowski will see a significant amount of work in that case.
Mark your calendars and clear your schedules. Division rivals in a winner-take-all playoff game? Sign me up.