Pick details
| MATCHUP | Milwaukee Brewers | Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 28-18 | 29-20 |
| Spread | -1.5 168 | +1.5 -205 |
| Moneyline | -103 | -117 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-110) | Under 6.5 (-110) |
| Where | Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN Unlmtd | |
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers enter Wednesday’s contest with a 28–18 overall win-loss record (1st in National League Central) and a robust 13–9 mark on the road. The Brewers offense has been outstanding this season. Milwaukee has compiled 232 runs scored (7th in MLB), 78 doubles (12th in MLB), 33 home runs and a .247 batting average which eighth in Major League Baseball.The Brewers arrive at tomorrow’s game in good form. Milwaukee has won five of the team’s last six games played this season, including a 7–1 defeat to the San Diego Padres last week.
Milwaukee will turn to left handed starter Kyle Harrison in this contest. In eight starts made this season, Harrison has compiled a 4-1 record, a 2.09 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP and 48 strikeouts, while allowing 33 hits and 13 walks. Harrison will look to build on his quality performances to start the 2026 campaign in tomorrow night’s matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
The Milwaukee Brewers lineup features catcher William Contreras and second baseman Brice Turang. Contreras enters this contest with a .284 batting average, 3 home runs, 8 doubles, 19 walks, 27 RBIs and a .736 OPS. Brice Turang has amassed a .292 batting average, 7 home runs, 29 RBIs and a .910 OPS which ranks 25th in Major League Baseball.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs enter Wednesday game with a 29–20 overall record (3rd in the National League Central) and an 18–7 mark at home. Chicago arrives at this contest in below average form, losing eight of the team’s last ten games played this season, including an 8–3 loss to the Chicago White Sox four days ago.Chicago will start right hander Edward Cabrera in this evening’s game. In nine starts made this season, Cabrera has compiled a 3-1 record, a 4.06 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP and 45 strikeouts, while allowing 49 hits and 18 walks in 51 innings pitched.
Shifting our focus to the Chicago offense, the Cubs lineup features second baseman Nico Hoerner and outfielder Seiya Suzuki. Nico Hoerner has tallied a .264 batting average, 4 home runs, 23 walks, 30 RBIs (25th in MLB) and a .738 OPS. Seiya Suzuki has tallied a .273 batting average, 7 home runs, 19 walks, 18 RBIs and an .832 OPS.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win.
• Starting pitching edge. In eight starts made this season, Harrison has compiled a 4-1 record, a 2.09 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP and 48 strikeouts in 38.2 innings pitched.• Offensive potential. Brice Turang and William Contreras lead the Milwaukee Brewers lineup.
• Current form. The Milwaukee Brewers have won five of the team’s last six games played this season.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win.
• Home field advantage. The Cubs have compiled a 2–1 record at Wrigley Field to begin the season.• Offensive production. Seiya Suzuki and Nico Hoerner provide a strong core to the Chicago Cubs lineup.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
In my opinion, this matchup favors the Milwaukee Brewers. Why? In eight starts made this season, Kyle Harrison has compiled a 4-1 record, a 2.09 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP and 48 strikeouts, while Edward Cabrera has been far more volatile on the mound in 2026. Additionally, the Brewers arrive at this contest in elite form, while the Cubs have lost eight of the team’s last ten games played this season. With that said, I am backing the Milwaukee Brewers on the moneyline in this game.Hans Geevers's Pick: Milwaukee Brewers ML
