Pick details
| MATCHUP | Milwaukee Brewers | Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 85-53 | 78-60 |
| Spread | -1.5 104 | +1.5 -126 |
| Moneyline | -159 | +132 |
| Total | Over 8 (-119) | Under 8 (-101) |
| Where | Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers enter Wednesday’s contest with an 86–53 overall record (1st in the National League Central) and a 39–28 mark on the road. The Brewers offense has been outstanding this season. Milwaukee has compiled 686 runs scored (1st in MLB), 241 doubles (4th in MLB), 127 home runs and a .255 team batting average which ranks third in Major League Baseball.The Brewers arrive at tomorrow night’s game in above average form. Milwaukee has won five of the team’s last seven games, including a 5–3 victory over the Texas Rangers last week.
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right hander Jacob Misiorowski in this game. In 25 starts made this season, Misiorowski has compiled a 14–5 win‑loss record, a 1.73 ERA (1st in MLB), a 0.759 WHIP and a massive 222 strikeouts which ranks first in Major League Baseball. Misiorowski arrives at this contest in good form, allowing one run or fewer in two of his last three starts made in 2026. Misiorowski will look to build on his recent strong performances on the mound in tomorrow evening’s matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
The Brewers lineup features catcher William Contreras and second baseman Brice Turang. Contreras enters this contest with a .268 batting average, 12 home runs, 21 doubles, 50 walks, 69 RBIs and a .705 OPS. Brice Turang has amassed a .2578 batting average, 17 home runs, 72 walks, 78 RBIs (18th in MLB) and a .782 OPS.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs enter Wednesday night’s matchup with a 78–60 overall record (2nd in the National League Central) and a 40–30 mark at home. Chicago has played poor baseball recently, losing five of the team’s last seven games.The Cubs will start left hander David Peterson in tomorrow’s game. In 18 starts made in 2026, Peterson has compiled a 7–7 win‑loss record, a 5.11 ERA, a 1.52 WHIP and 109 strikeouts in 123.1 innings pitched. Peterson arrives at this contest in elite form, allowing two earned runs or fewer in eight of his last nine starts made this season.
Shifting our focus to the Chicago offense, the Cubs lineup features outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ. Pete Crow-Armstrong has tallied a .281 batting average, 33 home runs (7th in MLB), 70 walks, 83 RBIs and a .938 OPS which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball. Ian Happ has compiled 22 home runs and 57 RBIs.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win.
• Offensive balance. Brice Turang and William Contreras have been key contributors for the Milwaukee Brewers lineup.• Starting pitching. In 25 starts made this season, Jacob Misiorowski has compiled a 14–5 win‑loss record, a 1.73 ERA (1st in MLB), a 0.759 WHIP and a massive 222 strikeouts which ranks first in Major League Baseball.
• Current form. The Milwaukee Brewers have won five of the team’s last seven games.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win.
• Home field edge. The Chicago Cubs have played outstanding baseball (40–30) at Wrigley Field this season.• Offensive balance. Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Ian Happ provide a strong core to the Cubs lineup.
• Starting pitching. In 18 starts made in 2026, David Peterson has compiled a 7–7 win‑loss record, a 5.11 ERA, a 1.52 WHIP and 109 strikeouts in 123.1 innings pitched
