The top two teams in the National League Central collide when the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs open a three-game series at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Brewers (73-57) have won eight straight games and own a four-game lead over the Cubs (69-61) in the division. Chicago, however, sits in the second wild card spot in the NL. 

Chicago is a -123 favorite in the latest Cubs vs. Brewers odds, while Milwaukee is a +104 underdog. The over/under for runs scored is 9. The game is one of 14 on the MLB schedule for Monday. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)

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