- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: Brewers.TV
- Betting Odds: Chicago (+125) Milwaukee (-145)
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On Friday, the Chicago Cubs (43-37) head to American Family Field for a face-off against the Milwaukee Brewers (49-29). The moneyline indicates the Cubs at +125 and the Brewers at -145, with a total set at 8 runs. Starting pitchers David Peterson and Jacob Misiorowski will take the mound in this exciting matchup.
The Cubs have amassed 129 doubles and hit 95 home runs as a collective. With a slugging percentage of .406, they have struck out 670 times but also secured 353 walks. Chicago averages 4.9 runs per game, placing them 6th in MLB. They’ve recorded 367 RBIs and 667 hits this season, holding a batting average of .244 and an OBP of .338.
The Cubs’ strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.57, and their pitching staff has an impressive WHIP of 1.24. This season, Cubs pitchers have surrendered 121 home runs and 359 total runs (15th in the league). They’ve allowed 636 hits (8.1 per 9 innings) and 339 earned runs, with a collective ERA of 4.30 (18th in MLB), tallying 629 strikeouts. They’ve issued 245 walks, with a FIP of 4.69 this season.
The Cubs’ bullpen has achieved a save percentage of 47.8%, appearing in 54 save situations. With 11 saves secured and 12 blown out of 23 chances, they’ve faced 109 inherited runners, with 30.3% scoring. Appearing with runners on 76 occasions, Cubs relief pitchers have participated in 73 high-leverage situations. The bullpen has dispatched 256 pitchers this season and accounted for 28 holds (29th in the league).
The Chicago Cubs have registered 2,131 putouts, 732 assists, and 31 errors, boasting a fielding percentage of .989 which ranks 4th overall in MLB. They have successfully converted 53 double plays and turned 72.6% of balls hit into play into outs over 6,393 innings, placing them 2nd in professional baseball.
David Peterson has pitched 690 innings in his career, recording 677 strikeouts. With an ERA of 4.32 (331 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.401, Peterson has conceded 675 hits (8.8 per nine innings) and issued 292 walks. His career win-loss record stands at 40-36, complemented by a FIP of 4.25 after facing 2,990 batters in the majors.
The Milwaukee Brewers possess a team slugging percentage of .391 and average 5.22 runs per game (3rd in MLB). They’ve hit 135 doubles, taken 329 walks, and scored 407 runs. This season, they have 70 home runs and 384 RBIs but have struck out 643 times (22nd in the league) while recording 672 hits. Their on-base percentage stands at .338, with a batting average of .254.
Milwaukee’s pitching staff has permitted 284 runs for the year, with a team ERA of 3.38 (262 earned runs). They’ve allowed 73 home runs and concede just 3.66 runs per nine innings (2nd in baseball), with a WHIP of 1.183 and a team FIP of 3.49. Their K/BB ratio is an impressive 9.90 (769 strikeouts versus 259 walks), ranking 2nd in MLB for total hits allowed with 567.
Ranked 13th in save percentage at 65.8%, the Brewers have utilized 236 relievers this season. Their bullpen has appeared 77 times in high-leverage situations and 63 times with runners on base. In 77 save opportunities, they’ve achieved 25 saves with 13 blown saves, while the relievers have inherited 93 runners, with a scoring rate of 39.8%.
With 6,288 innings played, the Brewers’ defensive efficiency is at 70.7% (8th in MLB). With 61 double plays turned, they maintain a fielding percentage of .989 (7th in professional baseball) and have accounted for 592 assists, 31 errors, and 2,096 putouts this season.
In his career, Jacob Misiorowski has allowed 98 hits while striking out 225 batters across 159 innings. With a 13-6 win-loss record, he’s achieved a 2.66 ERA, permitting 5.5 hits per nine innings. Misiorowski has given up 47 earned runs, with a WHIP of 0.956 and a FIP of 2.6. His K/BB ratio stands at 4.17 after facing 626 hitters in professional baseball.
Who will claim victory tonight in this thrilling MLB matchup—will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Milwaukee (-145)
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