October 24, 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 24)

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Game Time: TBD

Matchup Setup

Today's MLB matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers (MIL) and the Chicago Cubs (CHC) is set to be an intriguing contest featuring two pitchers with diverse arsenals. Unfortunately, betting odds are not available for this game, leaving bettors seeking insight from statistical matchups and player performances.

Pitching Preview

Pitching Matchup: Freddy Peralta vs Matthew Boyd

Freddy Peralta (MIL):

Arsenal: Four-Seam Fastball (54% usage, 94.8 mph), Changeup (21% usage, 88.9 mph), Curveball (16% usage, 78.8 mph), Slider (9% usage, 83.7 mph)
Style: Peralta is a velocity-heavy pitcher, relying predominantly on his four-seam fastball but mixing in off-speed pitches effectively.
Matchup: The CHC lineup averages .253 this season with a projected xBA of .248 versus Peralta's arsenal.

Matthew Boyd (CHC):

Arsenal: 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), Sinker (4% usage, 92.0 mph)
Style: Boyd utilizes a balanced mix, focusing on changeups and sliders to disrupt timing.
Matchup: The MIL lineup averages .259 this season but projects to .265 against Boyd’s pitching style.

Batting Edges vs Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For MIL vs Matthew Boyd:

Season vs Arsenal: The MIL lineup averages .259 this season but projects to .265 against Boyd's arsenal.
Key Performers:

- Christian Yelich: Season BA .264 → xBA vs arsenal .285 (+21 points), Season K% 25.9% → Arsenal K% 24.6% (-1.3%) - Andrew Vaughn: Season BA .254 → xBA vs arsenal .305 (+51 points), Season K% 17.9% → Arsenal K% 16.8% (-1.1%)

For CHC vs Freddy Peralta:

Season vs Arsenal: The CHC lineup averages .253 this season but projects to .248 against Peralta's arsenal.
Key Performers:

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

Lineup Strikeout Trends vs Arsenal

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

MIL's projected K-rate: 20.0% vs Boyd — up 1.0% from their 19.0% season average, indicating potential strikeout value.
CHC's projected K-rate: 24.7% vs Peralta — up 4.2% from their 20.5% season average, highlighting significant strikeout potential.

Umpire Trends

Behind the Plate: TBA

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 - CHC's K-rate jumps to 24.7% vs this arsenal!

🔑 Key Takeaways

Andrew Vaughn shows a substantial batting advantage against Matthew Boyd's mix, making him a strong candidate for prop bets.
Freddy Peralta is primed for a high strikeout game against a CHC lineup vulnerable to his pitch arsenal.
Umpire data is unavailable, adding uncertainty to betting projections.
Overall, focus on player-specific props and strikeout opportunities for Peralta.

🧠 FAQs

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

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment is TBA, adding to prop volatility concerns.

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

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