- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: Brewers.TV
- Betting Odds: Chicago (+150) Milwaukee (-182)
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At American Family Field, the Milwaukee Brewers (88-55) are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs (81-62) this coming Monday. The betting line has the Cubs at +150, while the Brewers open at -182. The over/under for the matchup stands at 8.5 runs, with Matthew Boyd and Robert Gasser taking the mound for their respective teams.
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The Chicago Cubs have a slugging percentage of .432 and have recorded 1,211 strikeouts, while drawing 604 walks. They boast a total of 722 RBIs and 1,242 hits this season, contributing to a team batting average of .252. The Cubs have registered 241 doubles and hit 200 home runs, resulting in a total of 765 runs scored, reflecting an on-base percentage of .340. They lead the league by averaging 5.4 runs per game.
With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.56, the Cubs’ pitching staff maintains a WHIP of 1.26. They have allowed 215 home runs and a total of 626 runs (ranking 13th in MLB). The Cubs have given up 1,178 hits—averaging 8.3 hits per 9 innings—and 592 earned runs, resulting in a team ERA of 4.17 (17th in MLB). The pitching staff has struck out 1,106 batters and issued 432 walks, with a collective FIP of 4.70 for the season.
This season, the Cubs have utilized 458 relief pitchers. Their bullpen has inherited 197 base runners, with 32.0% of them scoring. The bullpen has also recorded 51 holds this season (30th in MLB). Cubs pitchers have entered the game with runners on base 142 times and participated in 137 high-leverage situations. With 32 saves achieved, they have also incongruously blown 24 out of their 56 save opportunities, giving them a save rate of 57.1% over 114 save situations.
The Chicago Cubs have registered 3,836 putouts, along with 1,358 assists and 52 errors, giving them an impressive fielding percentage of .990, which is the best in MLB. They have turned 109 double plays and converted 72.0% of balls in play into outs, ranking them 3rd in professional baseball with 11,508 innings played.
Matthew Boyd, holding a career record of 68-80, has a FIP of 4.46 after facing 5,037 batters. He has allowed 1,148 hits (8.7 hits per 9 innings) and issued 367 walks. His current ERA stands at 4.53 (599 earned runs) with a WHIP of 1.273. Over 1,190 innings pitched, Boyd has notched up 1,124 strikeouts.
The Milwaukee Brewers have hit 132 home runs this season and accumulated 677 RBIs, along with 251 doubles. They’ve walked 588 times and scored a total of 718 runs. The Brewers’ on-base percentage is .339, while their batting average hovers around .256. With a slugging percentage of .400, they average 5.02 runs per game, ranking 3rd in baseball. They have also struck out 1,201 times (15th in MLB), totaling 1,246 hits.
The Brewers’ pitching staff carries a team WHIP of 1.176 and a FIP of 3.70 for the season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 9.70 (1,370 strikeouts to 452 walks), placing them at 2nd in the league for total hits allowed, with 1,049. The team has given up 153 home runs while allowing 3.85 runs per 9 innings (ranking 2nd in the league). Overall, the Brewers’ pitchers have allowed 546 runs this season, attributing to a team ERA of 3.51 (498 earned runs).
Milwaukee ranks 6th in MLB with a save rate of 71.4%, having utilized 437 relief pitchers throughout the season. Their relievers have entered high-leverage circumstances 137 times and have been called upon with runners on base 109 times. In 140 save opportunities, the Brewers have achieved 76 holds alongside 18 blown saves, securing 45 saves in 63 chances. Their inherited runner scoring percentage stands at 40.9% from a total of 154 runners.
Over the course of 11,490 innings, the Brewers’ defensive efficiency is at 71.1% (8th in MLB). They have turned 107 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .987 (9th in the majors), with 1,121 assists, 64 errors, and 3,830 putouts to their credit this year.
Robert Gasser carries a 6-7 career record, sporting an ERA of 4.07 and allowing 8.9 hits per 9 innings. His K/BB ratio is 3.22, having faced 520 batters throughout his career. He has allowed 54 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.256 and a FIP of 4.0. Thus far, Gasser has permitted 118 hits while recording 103 strikeouts in 119 innings pitched.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago (+150)
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