- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee
- Betting Odds: Milwaukee (-132), Chicago (+110)
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The Milwaukee Brewers (85-52) are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs (77-60) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. The betting lines currently have the Brewers at -132 and the Cubs at +110, with an over/under set at 8.5 runs. The expected starting pitchers for the matchup are Robert Gasser and Matthew Boyd.
This season, the Brewers have recorded a total of 238 doubles and hit 126 home runs. Their team slugging percentage stands at .397, alongside striking out 1,141 times and drawing walks on 566 occasions. As a whole, the Milwaukee Brewers are scoring an impressive 5.0 runs per game, ranking them 3rd in Major League Baseball (MLB). They’ve amassed 644 RBIs and 1,185 hits with a batting average of .255, producing a total of 683 runs and maintaining an on-base percentage of .338.
The Brewers are boasting a team earned run average (ERA) of 3.37 this season, placing them 2nd in the league. The pitching staff has racked up 1,320 strikeouts while allowing 137 home runs and 506 runs, also second in the league. They’ve issued 430 walks, resulting in a FIP of 3.57 for the season. Milwaukee has surrendered 994 base hits (averaging 7.3 hits per 9 innings) along with 459 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 3.07, and the collective WHIP is 1.16.
In relief situations, the Brewers have secured a save percentage of 71.0%, entering 133 instances where saves were on the line. They have managed to earn 44 saves thus far, failing to convert 18 out of 62 save chances. Relief pitchers have inherited 148 runners this season, with 40.5% of them scoring. The Brewers’ relievers have encountered runners on base in 105 instances, with 131 high-leverage appearances. This season, they have utilized 415 relief pitchers, compiling 70 holds (19th in MLB).
Defensively, the Brewers have turned 71.2% of balls in play into outs over 11,031 innings, placing 6th in the league. They have recorded 3,677 putouts, 1,073 assists, and committed 61 errors. With a fielding percentage of .987, they’re ranked 10th in professional baseball and have achieved 103 double plays.
Robert Gasser, with a career record of 6-7, holds a FIP of 4.00 after facing 501 MLB hitters. He’s given up 115 hits (9.0 hits per 9 innings) and issued 30 walks. His ERA is 4.06 (52 earned runs) with a WHIP of 1.258. Over 115 innings of work, Gasser has notched 99 strikeouts in his professional career.
For the Cubs, their on-base percentage is .339, while their batting average rests at .251 this season. They’ve struck out 1,168 times (10th in MLB) and provided 1,185 base hits. The Cubs have smacked 187 home runs and compiled 684 RBIs. Their team slugging percentage stands at .428, averaging 5.29 runs per game, currently leading the league. They’ve achieved 233 doubles and have drawn 576 walks, totaling 725 runs.
Chicago’s team WHIP is 1.256, with a overall FIP of 4.70 this season. The strikeout-to-walk ratio rests at 7.80 (1,057 strikeouts to 410 walks), ranking them 17th in the league for total hits allowed at 1,127. They’ve permitted 208 homers and give up 4.40 runs per 9 innings (13th in MLB). The Cubs’ pitching staff has surrendered 598 runs this season, resulting in a team ERA of 4.15 (with 564 earned runs allowed).
The Cubs’ bullpen has allowed 30.4% of 181 inherited runners to score. Their relievers have pitched in high-pressure scenarios 129 times and have been in 132 situations with runners on base. In 107 save opportunities, the Cubs have achieved 49 holds and suffered 23 blown saves. Positioned 26th in save percentage at 55.8%, the Cubs have used 439 relief pitchers this season.
Defensively, the Cubs have executed 103 double plays and hold a remarkable fielding percentage of .990, ranking 1st in professional baseball. They’ve totaled 1,290 assists, committed 51 errors, and compiled 3,674 putouts throughout the season. Over their 11,022 innings on the field, the Cubs boast a defensive efficiency of 72.1%, ranking 2nd in MLB.
Matthew Boyd, with a career record of 68-80, has registered a 4.53 ERA while yielding 8.7 hits per 9 innings. Boyd’s strikeout-to-walk ratio is 3.06, and he has faced 5,015 opposing batters throughout his career. He has given up 596 earned runs, achieving a WHIP of 1.272 and a FIP of 4.5. Over his professional career, Boyd has allowed 1,141 hits and recorded 1,121 strikeouts across 1,185 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Milwaukee (-132)
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