Brewers vs. Cubs: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Brewers vs. Cubs MLB game on Monday, August 31, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Brewers
Kyle Harrison 10-3, 2.79 ERA
3
17
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Clay Holmes 5-6, 2.26 ERA
Wrigley Field
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Brewers
0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 9 1
Cubs
4 2 0 3 0 0 4 4 X 17 20 0
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Brewers
    0%
  • Cubs
    100%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Cooper Pratt grounds out to shortstop, Gabriel Arias to Michael Busch.
Quick Box Score
Brewers Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 B. Turang 2B4000002.0000.000
2 J. Chourio LF4110002.2500.750
3 A. Vaughn P10110001.0002.000
4 G. Sánchez C1000001.0000.000
5 J. Ortiz 1B1000000.0000.000
6 L. Lara CF2110000.5001.500
7 S. Frelick RF4000002.0000.000
8 D. Hamilton 3B4010001.2500.500
9 C. Pratt SS4122100.5001.750
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 M. Conforto LF11131001.0005.000
2 S. Suzuki RF5331110.6001.867
3 A. Bregman 3B6334300.5002.500
4 T. Taylor CF6243100.6671.834
5 G. Arias SS10100101.0002.000
6 M. Busch 1B5110011.2000.733
7 C. Kelly C5132110.6001.867
8 M. Amaya DH3211011.3330.933
9 M. Shaw 2B4212110.2501.400

Brewers vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Monday

  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. CHI Cubs Cubs
  • Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
  • Time: 7:40PM ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Brewers (-1.5, +160), Cubs (+1.5, -170)
  • Moneyline: Brewers +101, Cubs -104
  • Total (Over/Under): 9.5 runs (+108/-110)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Brewers: 46.6%
  • Cubs: 53.4%

Dimers' predictive MLB 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 46.6%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 53.4%.

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 run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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