Cubs vs Brewers Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 May 2026
Last updated: May 19, 2026, 11:40PM | Published: May 18, 2026, 7:30PM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, starting at 9:40am AEST.
The Cubs will send Ben Brown (1-1, 1.60 ERA) to the mound, while the Brewers will counter with Jacob Misiorowski (3-2, 2.12 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Brewers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Cubs vs Milwaukee MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Cubs and the Brewers an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Cubs vs Brewers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.00, Brewers $1.83
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.59), Brewers -1.5 ($2.45)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $2.00 and the Brewers at $1.83.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Brewers, with odds of $1.59 available at TAB.
For the favourite Brewers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.45.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Brewers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Cubs vs Brewers betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cubs vs Brewers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Milwaukee game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Milwaukee match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Brewers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Brewers at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 9:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Milwaukee predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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