Cubs vs Brewers Prediction 9/8/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Brewers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 8th at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 81-64 this year after they lost game one by a score of 3-4 on Monday afternoon. Chicago led 2-1 in the seventh inning, but they allowed three runs in the eighth for the loss. The Cubs recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Crow-Armstrong, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Boyd allowed five hits and three earned runs over 7.0 innings for the loss, while Zeferjahn blew the save. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Marlins and split four games with the Brewers. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.21 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .244 opponent batting average, while they have scored 771 runs with a .251 batting average and a .339 on base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led the Cubs with 41 home runs and 97 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added 18 home runs and 66 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is David Peterson, who is 7-8 with a 5.39 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP over 127.0 innings pitched this year. 

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are 89-56 this season after they won game one by a score of 4-3 yesterday. Milwaukee tied the game at one in the fifth inning and scored three runs in the eighth to get the close win. The Brewers recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Chourio, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Gasser allowed three hits and one earned run over 4.2 innings, while Uribe picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Milwaukee lost two out of three against the Reds and split four games with the Cubs. 

This season, Milwaukee has a 3.54 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .223 opponent batting average, while they have scored 730 runs with a .256 batting average and a .339 on base percentage. Jake Bauers has led the Brewers with 24 home runs and 78 RBIs, while Brice Turang has added 17 home runs and 85 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Milwaukee is Jacob Misiorowski, who is 14-5 with a 1.97 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP over 155.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win

• The Brewers have won each of their last six games at American Family Field against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have lost four of their last five games following a road loss.
• The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last six Tuesday home games against NL Central opponents.

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Cubs have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against NL opponents following a loss.
• The Brewers have lost three of their last four games following a win.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last 12 games as road underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as favorites.
• The Brewers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Brewers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Brewers’ last five home games against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Cubs’ last five night games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last seven road games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Brewers’ last seven Tuesday games against NL opponents.

Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts

• Jacob Misiorowski has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with the Brewers as home favorites against NL Central opponents.
• Andrew Vaughn has recorded at least one hit in each of the Brewers’ last 10 games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Gary Sanchez has hit a home run in two of his last three home appearances against the Cubs.
• Jacob Misiorowski has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances at American Family Field against opponents that held a winning record.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit a home run in each of the Cubs’ last two games against the Brewers.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last nine games as underdogs.

Cubs vs Brewers Prediction 

Milwaukee was able to escape game one with a tight win and they will look to build on that here. The Brewers are 48-25 at home this year, while the Cubs are 40-33 on the road. Chicago has dropped two in a row and they have scored three runs or fewer in three of their last five. The Cubs are starting Peterson, who has allowed two earned runs in two of his last three starts, while Misiorowski has allowed 5, 2, 0, 1, and 3 earned runs in his last five outings. We saw Chicago rough up Misiorowski last time out, so I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 7.5