Preview the May 2 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB game to be played on May 2, 2025 on ESPN.

The Brewers game against the Cubs on May 2 won't air in the usual places; it's going to be the first AppleTV+ game of the season.

It was the last of three homers that the Cubs hit off Skenes in the fifth inning, following Dansby Swanson and Kyle Tuckers’ solo shots. Those three runs gave the Cubs their first lead of the game. And for good measure, Suzuki added a two-run homer in the seventh inning off reliever Kyle Nicolas.

Dansby Swanson, Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki all took Pirates ace Paul Skenes deep in the fifth inning as the Cubs pulled away for an 8-3 victory on Thursday. Suzuki later added a two-run shot off reliever Kyle Nicolas as Chicago took two of three from the last-place Pirates.

The Chicago Cubs offense isn’t reliant on home runs, but long balls were pivotal in an 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

Preview the May 2 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Cubs opened this season series Tuesday with a 9-0 victory as moderate favorites (-145), while helping the total push (9) at most shops behind LHP Shota Imanaga. In Wednesday's game, the Pirates returned the favor,

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions,