The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Wrigley Field to play the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers lead the NL Central Division with a 28-18 record. They have won their last two games and are 8-2 in their last ten games.
The Cubs hold a 29-20 record and sit just behind the Brewers in the division. However, they are on a four-game losing streak and are 2-8 over the last ten games. The game is set for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:40 PM.
Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers have been performing well in their recent games. They won their last two games against the Chicago Cubs, with scores of 5-2 and 9-3. The Brewers have shown strong hitting, with Brice Turang and Jake Bauers making significant contributions at the plate.
Brice Turang has been a key player for the Brewers this season. He holds a batting average of .292 with 7 home runs and 29 RBIs. Jake Bauers also maintains a .292 average and has hit 7 home runs, providing solid support to the team’s offense.
On the mound, Kyle Harrison is expected to start for the Brewers in the next game. Harrison has a record of 4-1 with a 2.09 ERA this season. His pitching has been reliable, helping the Brewers secure wins in their recent games.
Chicago Cubs Team Preview
The Chicago Cubs recently played a series of games with mixed results. In their game on May 19th, they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 5-2. Their starting pitcher, Ben Brown, allowed 3 earned runs in 5 innings, and Nico Hoerner contributed 2 hits and 1 RBI.
The Cubs have a batting average of .245, ranking 8th in the league. They are stronger in getting on base, with a .340 on-base percentage, placing them 2nd in the league. Their slugging percentage is .402, which ranks 9th.
Edward Cabrera is set to start for the Cubs in their next game against the Brewers. Cabrera has a 3-1 record with a 4.06 ERA this season. The Cubs will look to him for a solid performance to bounce back from recent losses.
Betting Prediction
The Brewers have a strong pitching staff with a team ERA of 3.25, which ranks third in the league. They also have a batting average against of .223, making it hard for opponents to score. The Brewers have given up only 35 home runs, which is the fewest in the league.
The Cubs’ pitching is not as strong, but they still hold an ERA of 4.11. Despite giving up 67 home runs, the Cubs manage to keep the batting average against at .236. This suggests they can limit scoring opportunities.
Both teams rank high in on-base percentage, with the Brewers at .333 and the Cubs at .340. However, their slugging percentages are not as impressive, at .366 for the Brewers and .402 for the Cubs. This indicates that while they get on base, scoring might be limited, supporting the under.
- Pick: Total Under 6.5 (-113)
