Brewers vs Cubs Prediction 5/19/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Brewers vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 19th at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are 27-18 this year after they won game one by a score of 9-3 last night. Milwaukee led 8-0 in the fifth inning and they cruised to the easy win. The Brewers recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Bauers, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Sproat allowed three hits and three earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Drohan picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Milwaukee won two out of three against the Twins and two out of three against the Padres. 

This season, Milwaukee has a 3.28 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and a .224 opponent batting average, while they have scored 227 runs with a .246 batting average and a .335 on base percentage. Brice Turang has led the Brewers with six home runs and 27 RBIs, while Jake Bauers has added seven home runs and 27 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Milwaukee is Jacob Misiorowski, who is 3-2 with a 2.12 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP over 51.0 innings pitched this year. 

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 29-19 this season after they lost game one by a score of 9-3 on Monday night. Chicago cut the deficit to 8-3 in the fifth inning, but they couldn’t get any closer in the lopsided loss. The Cubs recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Swanson, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Imanaga allowed nine hits and eight earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Roberts allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago lost two out of three against the White Sox and two out of three against the Braves. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.10 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while they have scored 244 runs with a .246 batting average and a .342 on base percentage. Nico Hoerner has led the Cubs with four home runs and 29 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added seven home runs and 27 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Ben Brown, who is 1-1 with a 1.60 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP over 33.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Cubs have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against the Brewers.
• The Brewers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents following a road win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Brewers’ last six games at Wrigley Field.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games as favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Brewers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as road favorites against NL Central opponents.
• The Cubs have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.

Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win

• The Brewers have won seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have lost each of their last three games.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Brewers have covered the run line in four of their last five road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against NL Central opponents.
• The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last eight games as underdogs.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Cubs’ last four games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Brewers’ last five night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last four games as underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Brewers’ last four night games against National League opponents.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Carson Kelly has recorded at least one hit in eight of his last nine appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Ian Happ has hit a home run in each of the Cubs’ last two games as home underdogs against NL opponents.

Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts

• Sal Frelick has recorded at least one hit in each of the Brewers’ last 10 road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Christian Yelich has hit a home run in each of the Brewers’ last two games.

Brewers vs Cubs Prediction 

Milwaukee was able to dominate game one to start this series on Monday and they continue to play very well to start the season. The Brewers are 12-9 on the road this year, while the Cubs are 18-6 at home. Chicago has lost three games in a row and they have allowed 26 runs during that span. The Cubs are starting Brown, who has allowed one earned run in his last 12.2 innings, while Misiorowski has allowed zero earned runs in three straight starts. Take the under here, as both pitchers are dealing right now.

David Racey's Pick: Under 8