Cubs vs Brewers Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 2, 2026, 11:41PM | Published: Sep 1, 2026, 5:57PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Milwaukee Brewers in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, starting at 9:40am AEST.
David Peterson (7-7, 5.11 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, pitting him against Jacob Misiorowski (14-5, 1.73 ERA) for the Brewers.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Brewers game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cubs vs Milwaukee MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Brewers a 53% chance of beating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Brewers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.25, Brewers $1.67
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.77), Brewers -1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 $2.25 and the Brewers at $1.67.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Brewers, with odds of $1.77 available at TAB.
For the favourite Brewers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.10.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 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 59% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Cubs vs Brewers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.77 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
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These Cubs vs Brewers best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Brewers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our preferred option because of the 4.6% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Cubs vs Brewers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Milwaukee game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cubs vs Milwaukee game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Brewers: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Brewers at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 9:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Thursday 3 September 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 are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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