- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee
- Betting Odds: Milwaukee (+150), Chicago (-182)
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The Chicago Cubs (29-17) are set to host the Milwaukee Brewers (26-17) at Wrigley Field this Wednesday. The odds for this clash show Milwaukee at +150, while Chicago holds a line of -182. The over/under total is established at 8 runs. Pitching for this game will be Kyle Harrison and Edward Cabrera.
The Milwaukee Brewers are currently boasting a slugging percentage of .360, having struck out 351 times and drawn walks 193 times this season. They have racked up 208 RBIs and hit 360 total bases, with a team batting average of .244. Collectively, the Brewers have hit 74 doubles and launched 30 home runs, accumulating 218 runs and achieving a team on-base percentage of .333. As a unit, the Milwaukee Brewers are averaging 5.0 runs per game, placing them 6th in the MLB.
The Brewers pitching squad has recorded a K/BB ratio of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.21. They have surrendered 34 home runs and a total of 157 runs (3rd in MLB). The team has allowed 323 hits (averaging 7.4 per 9 innings) and recorded 143 earned runs. Milwaukee holds an impressive earned run average of 3.29 (3rd in the league), having struck out 426 batters. Their pitching staff has issued 152 walks, with a FIP of 3.34 overall this season.
Brewers relievers have faced players on base 36 times, with 46 high-pressure appearances. They’ve accumulated 25 holds this season, ranking 15th in MLB. Their save rate stands at 63.6%, with 48 save opportunities leading to 14 saves, but they have missed 8 of 22. The bullpen has inherited 55 base runners, with 36.4% crossing home plate. Throughout the year, 142 relievers have taken the mound for Milwaukee.
Currently, the Milwaukee Brewers have tallied 1,174 putouts, 343 assists, and 20 errors, giving them a .987 fielding percentage, which ranks 14th in major league baseball. They’ve turned 33 double plays, converting 69.7% of balls hit into play into outs over 3,522 innings, ranking 19th in the league.
Kyle Harrison has pitched a total of 232 innings, fanning 239 hitters throughout his MLB career. His ERA is at 4.03 (104 earned runs), accompanied by a WHIP of 1.299. He has allowed 222 hits (8.6 hits per nine innings) and issued 80 walks. Harrison carries a 13-10 career win-loss record with a FIP of 3.97, facing 995 batters in the majors.
The Chicago Cubs have tallied 57 home runs and 222 RBIs this season. They’ve secured 72 doubles, drawn 221 walks, and recorded 241 runs. The team’s on-base percentage is .343 with a batting average of .246. The Cubs boast a slugging percentage of .406 and are averaging 5.13 runs per game, ranking 4th in MLB. They have struck out 381 times (18th in MLB), with a total of 394 hits.
The Cubs’ pitching staff has allowed 199 runs, maintaining an ERA of 3.99 (185 earned runs). They have given up 64 home runs and permit 4.29 runs per 9 innings (12th in MLB). The team holds a WHIP of 1.204 and a FIP of 4.37. With a K/BB ratio of 8.20 (382 strikeouts to 141 walks), they rank 11th among all pitchers in total hits allowed at 361.
The Chicago bullpen has an inherited scoring rate of 28.4% from their 67 inherited base runners. Relief pitchers have entered the game in high-pressure situations 50 times, with runners on base in 48 instances. With 31 save opportunities, the Cubs have registered 11 holds and 7 blown saves, ranking 20th in the league with a save rate of 58.8%. So far, 140 bullpen pitchers have taken the mound this season.
Across 3,756 innings, the Cubs have an on-field efficiency of 72.5% (4th in MLB). They have executed 34 double plays and possess a .988 fielding percentage (12th in baseball). Chicago has accumulated 435 assists, 21 errors, and 1,252 putouts this season.
Edward Cabrera, with a career record of 28-30, holds an ERA of 4.07 and allows 7.4 hits per nine innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.24, and he has faced 2,055 batters in his career. Cabrera has allowed 218 ER’s, maintains a WHIP of 1.311, and has a FIP of 4.0. To date, he has allowed 398 hits and has racked up 523 strikeouts in 482 innings.
Which team will secure victory in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Favor Chicago (-182)
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