October 12, 2025

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Written by: Ryan Chen

Ryan combines advanced statistics with traditional scouting to identify profitable betting opportunities.

MIL vs CHC: Betting Preview & Props (Oct 12)

Last updated: October 12, 2025

Game Time: TBD

Game Overview

The Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Chicago Cubs in a matchup that offers plenty of intrigue with Freddy Peralta on the mound for the Brewers and Matthew Boyd pitching for the Cubs. As the betting odds have not been released yet, bettors will have to rely heavily on statistical insights and pitcher-batter matchups to find an edge in this contest.

Rotation Report

Pitching Matchup: Freddy Peralta vs Matthew Boyd

Freddy Peralta (MIL):

Freddy Peralta is a velocity-heavy pitcher featuring a dominant Four-Seam Fastball (54% usage, 94.8 mph), complemented by a Changeup (21% usage, 88.9 mph), Curveball (16% usage, 78.8 mph), and Slider (9% usage, 83.7 mph). The Chicago Cubs lineup averages .247 this season, with a projected xBA of .248 against Peralta's diverse arsenal.

Matthew Boyd (CHC):

Matthew Boyd brings a varied pitch mix to the mound with a Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage, 93.3 mph), Changeup (24% usage, 78.7 mph), Slider (15% usage, 82.0 mph), Curveball (11% usage, 73.5 mph), and a Sinker (4% usage, 92.0 mph). The Milwaukee Brewers lineup averages .259 but projects a slightly higher .265 xBA against Boyd's offerings.

Lineup Advantage vs Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For Milwaukee vs Matthew Boyd: The Brewers lineup averages .259 this season but projects to a slightly lower .255 against Boyd's arsenal.

Biggest Increase: Andrew Vaughn: Season BA .254 → xBA vs arsenal .305 (+51 points), Season K% 17.9% → Arsenal K% 16.8% (-1.1%)
Biggest Decrease: Brice Turang: Season BA .288 → xBA vs arsenal .255 (-33 points), Season K% 22.8% → Arsenal K% 23.8% (+1.0%)

For Chicago vs Freddy Peralta: The Cubs lineup averages .253 this season but projects to a slightly lower .247 against Peralta's arsenal.

Biggest Increase: Michael Busch: Season BA .261 → xBA vs arsenal .290 (+29 points), Season K% 23.5% → Arsenal K% 25.3% (+1.8%)
Biggest Decrease: Kyle Tucker: Season BA .266 → xBA vs arsenal .179 (-87 points), Season K% 14.7% → Arsenal K% 17.8% (+3.1%)

Whiff Outlook

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The Brewers' projected K-rate is 20.0% vs Boyd — up 1.0% from their 19.0% season average.
The Cubs' projected K-rate is 24.7% vs Peralta — up 4.2% from their 20.5% season average.

Umpire Impact

Behind the Plate: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Andrew Vaughn (.254 → .305, +51 points) meets betting lean criteria!

⚡ K Prop Alert: Freddy Peralta strikeout OVER - Cubs' K-rate jumps to 24.7% vs this arsenal!

🔑 Key Takeaways

Andrew Vaughn has a significant batting advantage against Matthew Boyd, making him a strong candidate for prop bets.
Freddy Peralta's increased strikeout potential against the Cubs presents a valuable K prop opportunity.
Umpire assignment is TBD, adding uncertainty to prop bets reliant on strikeout and walk tendencies.
Overall betting recommendation leans towards player prop bets on Andrew Vaughn and Freddy Peralta's strikeout potential.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the MIL vs CHC game? A: Andrew Vaughn meets our strict betting criteria with a projected xBA of .305 against Matthew Boyd.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which adds a layer of uncertainty to today's game.

Q: What time is the MIL vs CHC game? A: Game time is TBD.

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