Brewers vs. Cubs NLDS schedule, prediction, odds: Division rivals meet for first time in MLB playoffs

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in the National League Division Series (NLDS) of the 2022 MLB playoffs. This will be the first-ever postseason matchup between these two division rivals. The series is scheduled to start on Saturday, with the first two games taking place at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The series will then shift to Milwaukee for Games 3 and 4 (if necessary), with a potential Game 5 returning to Chicago. The Brewers finished the regular season with a record of 86-76, while the Cubs ended up at 88-74. Despite the Brewers' slightly worse record, they are currently favored to win the series, with odds of -130 compared to the Cubs' +110. Both teams have strong pitching rotations and potent offenses, setting the stage for a thrilling and closely contested NLDS matchup. The winner of this series will advance to the National League Championship Series to face the winner of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres series.