The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers on September 2, 2026. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on MARQ.
The Brewers are favored by -162 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Cubs are +136 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Brewers vs Cubs prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Brewers vs Cubs Prediction
- Brewers vs Cubs Picks: Brewers -1.5 (+105), Brewers -0.5 F5 (-128) & Jackson Chourio 2+ TB (-125)
My Brewers vs Cubs best bets are on the Milwaukee run line in the first five innings and full game, as well as the Jackson Chourio total bases prop. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Brewers vs Cubs Odds
| Brewers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +106 | 8.5 -102o / -120u | -162 |
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -128 | 8.5 -102o / -120u | +136 |
- Brewers vs Cubs moneyline: Brewers -162, Cubs +135
- Brewers vs Cubs over/under: 8.5 (-102o / -120u)
- Brewers vs Cubs spread: Brewers -1.5 (+106), Cubs +1.5 (-128)
Brewers vs Cubs Probable Pitchers
| Jacob Misiorowski (RHP, MIL) | Stat | David Peterson (LHP, CHC) |
|---|---|---|
| 14-5 | W-L | 7-7 |
| 5.7 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.3 |
| 1.73/2.01 | ERA / xERA | 5.11/4.90 |
| 2.15/2.16 | FIP / xFIP | 4.06/4.03 |
| 32.7% | K-BB% | 10.3% |
| 44.5% | GB% | 50.3% |
| .226 | BABIP | .323 |
| 128 | Stuff+ | 89 |
| 101 | Location+ | 102 |
Brewers vs Cubs MLB Betting Preview
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Brewers will send out their unicorn ace, Jacob Misiorowski, who has quickly established himself as one of baseball’s budding stars.
Misiorowski currently ranks atop the Major Leagues in several pitching metrics, including ERA (1.73), WHIP (0.75) and strikeouts (222 Ks).
He boasts a dynamic high-velocity pitching delivery built on elite lower-body mechanics, a massive stride, and exceptional extension.
Standing at 6-foot-7, Misiorowski utilizes his tremendous stride length to his advantage by achieving a roughly 7.5-foot extension down the mound.
For a guy who routinely registers 102-105 mph velocity on his four-seam fastball, Misiorowski’s remarkable extension shortens the baseball’s travel distance, giving hitters a reaction time equivalent to a 108 mph fastball.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
While Milwaukee's star hurler is borderline unhittable right now, Cubs’ veteran left-hander David Peterson has not had the same luck.
Peterson has recorded a 5.11 ERA, with a 1.52 WHIP, which could be a recipe for disaster, having to face the red-hot Brewers.
Brewers vs Cubs Pick, Betting Analysis
Given the Brew Crew’s significant edge on the mound heading into this game, I feel confident backing Milwaukee to cover both its first-five and full-game runlines.
I will also be looking to target Brewers’ superstar OF Jackson Chourio to have a massive night at the plate.
In eight previous at-bats against Peterson, Chourio has recorded three hits — one of which was a home run.
Picks:
- Brewers -1.5 (+105)
- Brewers -0.5 F5 (-128)
- Jackson Chourio 2+ TB (-125)
