Brewers vs. Cubs Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Brewers vs. Cubs MLB game on May 18, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Brewers
Brandon Sproat 1-2, 5.75 ERA
9
3
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Shota Imanaga 4-3, 2.32 ERA
Wrigley Field
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Brewers
0 1 0 4 3 1 0 0 0 9 13 0
Cubs
0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 7 0
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Brewers
    100%
  • Cubs
    0%
Win Probability
Baseball infield diamond diagram
Last At Bat
Outs
Nico Hoerner flies out to shallow left field to Joey Ortiz.
Quick Box Score
Brewers Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Chourio LF5021000.4000.800
2 B. Turang 2B4100012.0000.200
3 W. Contreras C5120000.4000.800
4 C. Yelich DH4222111.5002.100
5 B. Perkins CF1000000.0000.000
6 J. Bauers 1B4224100.5001.750
7 L. Rengifo 3B4010001.2500.500
8 S. Frelick RF4112000.2500.750
9 J. Ortiz SS3010010.3330.833
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 N. Hoerner 2B3100021.0000.400
2 M. Busch 1B20210101.0003.000
3 A. Bregman 3B4000001.0000.000
4 I. Happ LF4000002.0000.000
5 S. Suzuki RF4020000.5001.000
6 M. Shaw DH1000000.0000.000
7 C. Kelly C4120002.5001.000
8 P. Crow-Armstrong CF4000002.0000.000
9 D. Swanson SS4112100.2501.250

Brewers vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Brewers vs. Cubs
  • Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
  • Time: 7:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Cubs favored at -1.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 10.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Brewers 40¢, Cubs 59¢

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Brewers: 42%
  • Cubs: 58%

Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Brewers a win probability of 42%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 58%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Cubs are more likely to beat the Brewers in the MLB game at Wrigley Field on Monday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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