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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Chicago Cubs will square off with the Milwaukee Brewers, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, starting at 7:40 PM ET.
Ben Brown (1-1, 1.60 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, pitting him against Jacob Misiorowski (3-2, 2.12 ERA) for the Brewers.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Brewers a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Cubs.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Brewers vs. Cubs matchup, including best bets and picks.
Brewers vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Brewers and Cubs, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Brewers a 51% chance of defeating the Cubs.
According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Brewers vs. Cubs odds [5/19/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Brewers | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+142) | +1.5 (-165) |
| Moneyline | -115 | -102 |
| Total | o8 (+100) | u8 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Brewers vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs +1.5 | -165 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | -102 |
| Total | Over 8 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Brewers vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Brewers at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Brewers, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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