Just A Bet Outside said Ben Brown remains a strong strikeout bet despite a quick rematch with Miami. The Marlins have the 12th-highest K rate versus right-handers over the past three weeks (22%), and Brown has recorded at least five strikeouts in seven of his eight career starts. The host acknowledged that facing the same lineup in back-to-back outings can trim upside but believes Brown’s power sinker/curve combination and 29% season-long K rate should still get him past most posted totals, making the over on his strikeout prop or a ladder play attractive.

Razzle said Ben Brown is “in play – I like him quite a bit” as the Cubs enter as –148 favorites with the wind blowing in. Brown’s 5.5 strikeout prop is a pick-em, tying him for second-highest on the slate, and he’s flashed a ground-ball lean while being stretched as far as 100 pitches. Razzle expects around 85 tonight, enough for six innings if efficient. The Giants are league-average versus righties but will be hampered by the conditions, and Chicago’s bullpen implosion last night should push manager Craig Counsell to ride Brown as long as possible, boosting both strikeout and win equity.

Todd Zola recommended firing up Ben Brown against the Giants. The rookie right-hander owns 35 strikeouts in 31.1 innings with only three homers allowed; walks (14) have been the lone wart. Zola pointed out that Brown has tightened his command—just one walk over his last 9.2 innings and zero in his most recent six-frame start. San Francisco’s lineup pairs below-average power with an above-average K rate, and THE BAT X grades Wednesday’s Wrigley conditions as a 3.24 ERA environment for the average pitcher. If Brown’s improved control sticks, Zola sees SP2 upside for daily leagues and a ceiling play in DFS tournaments.

Brad Francis recommended Ben Brown under 5.5 strikeouts, noting the Cubs rookie has fallen short of that mark in four of his last five starts. He added that Milwaukee is "not a bad offense at all" and expects the Brewers’ contact-oriented approach to keep Brown below six punch-outs again.

Romanelli recommended playing the Cubs in the first five innings—either laying the half-run or taking the money-line—because Ben Brown provides a slight starting-pitching edge over Quinn Priester and Chicago’s bats crush right-handed pitching. He noted the Cubs bullpen is not playoff-caliber while Milwaukee’s relief corps projects better going forward, so isolating the opening five frames removes that late-inning liability. Priester’s 4.35 xFIP and shaky command suggest regression, and Romanelli expects the Cubs’ top-10 wRC+ versus righties to show up early before the Brewer bullpen can stabilize the game.

Tokyo Brandon is bearish on Cubs starter Ben Brown against the Dodgers, noting his below-average pitcher ranking (18th out of 30) derived from Brandon's experience as an MLB scout. Despite a decent rookie year with a solid 1.08 WHIP and 3.58 ERA, Brandon noted Brown struggles with home runs and deep hits. He's recently seen Brown on a downward trajectory and believes he will likely face significant trouble navigating a Dodgers lineup featuring explosive hitters like Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, and Mookie Betts. Additionally, the Cubs' 23rd-ranked bullpen is also a concern, making Brown particularly vulnerable against the solid-hitting Dodgers.

Bettor Mark officially bets San Diego Padres at +120 against Chicago Cubs, expecting the Padres offense to finally break out after dropping the first two games of the ongoing series. He specifically questions Cubs pitcher Ben Brown's effectiveness, suggesting he does not trust Brown's ability to handle San Diego's lineup. Mark sees this as a prime 'get right' Sunday game for San Diego, emphatically endorsing the money line value at plus money odds.

Initially leaning toward Chicago Cubs moneyline, JD Bets reconsidered and finalized betting Over 7.5 runs in the Cubs-Padres matchup. Noting that Cubs pitcher Ben Brown has been inconsistent, conceding multiple runs even in victories, JD expects Chicago's potent offense, which has been scoring prolifically, to contribute significantly to an expected high-scoring scenario. He additionally cited San Diego's recent struggles as further evidence to favor a high-scoring encounter.

Guy Boston highlights Cubs pitcher Ben Brown as having a favorable matchup today against the Oakland Athletics. Brown showed positive development last season, primarily throwing a fastball—a pitch Oakland notably struggles hitting. Against Oakland’s weak offensive lineup, Brown’s pitch mix aligns ideally. Guy Boston clearly sees betting value backing Brown and fading Oakland's bats, given their consistent propensity to struggle versus effective fastballs.

Just a Bet Outside recommended the over on Ben Brown's strikeout prop (5.5 Ks) against the Oakland Athletics. Ben Brown struck out 64 batters in 55.1 innings as a rookie last season and recently displayed elite swing-and-miss stuff in Japan, striking out five Dodgers hitters in just 2.2 innings of work. His curveball, featuring significant movement, generated 13 whiffs on just 35 thrown against Los Angeles. The Athletics struggled offensively against right-handed pitchers last season, ranking third-worst in MLB in strikeout rate. Although control issues (3 walks against Dodgers) represent a legitimate risk, Brown's raw ability and favorable matchup position him well for strikeout potential here.