Cubs vs Brewers Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 May 2026
Last updated: May 19, 2026, 4:41PM | Published: May 18, 2026, 7:30PM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, commencing at 9:40am AEST.
Ben Brown (1-1, 1.60 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, up against Jacob Misiorowski (3-2, 2.12 ERA) for the Brewers.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Brewers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Cubs vs Milwaukee MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Brewers a 51% chance of defeating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Brewers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.95, Brewers $1.87
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.61), Brewers -1.5 ($2.40)
- 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 $1.95 and the Brewers at $1.87.
The Cubs are 1.5-run underdogs against the Brewers, with odds of $1.61 available at TAB.
For the favourite Brewers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
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 analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Cubs vs Brewers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Brewers betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Brewers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Cubs vs Brewers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Milwaukee game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Cubs vs Brewers: Essential Details
The game 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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Milwaukee predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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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