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Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Wednesday when the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers meet at American Family Field.

The Cubs will trot Adrian Sampson out to the mound in this one. Right hander Sampson has a 0-0 record and a 3.38 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Brewers will be Corbin Burnes. The right hander has a 2.36 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Brewers as -250-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 7.5.

In their last action, Milwaukee was a 8-3 loser on the road against the Cubs. Bettors on Chicago at 123 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Chicago was a 8-3 winner on the road against the Brewers. Bettors on Chicago at 123 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Chicago:
Team record: 33-48 SU
Chi Cubs is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road

Milwaukee:
Team record: 47-36 SU
Milwaukee is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games

Next up:
Chicago at Los Angeles Thursday, July 7
Milwaukee home to Pittsburgh Friday, July 8