MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers (May 18, 2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers (26-18) face the Chicago Cubs (29-18) at Wrigley Field on Monday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Brandon Sproat is the probable pitcher for the Brewers, while Shota Imanaga is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -163, while the Brewers are at +135. The total runs line is set at 10.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Brewers (-131) have a 25-19 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+109) hold a record of 22-25.
- The Brewers have a 21-22-1 O/U record this season (meaning 21 games have gone over the total runs line, 22 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 26-19-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Brewers are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 5.1 (4th).
- In the field, the Brewers are allowing only 3.6 runs per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.2 runs (12th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Brewers are at .244 (ranking 12th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .246 (9th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 57 (T7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Brewers have managed 30 (30th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Brewers have recorded 208 RBIs to rank 7th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 222 RBIs to rank 5th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 3.99 this season (15th in the Majors), while The Brewers have an ERA of 3.29 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Brewers have recorded 426 this season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 18th for total strikeouts, recording 382.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Cubs this season (10th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Brewers' opponents are at .225 (5th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 11-11-22 | 5-7-12 | 6-4-10 | 9-7-14 | 2-4-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Cubs | 9-8-30 | 5-3-15 | 4-5-15 | 8-4-20 | 1-4-10 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 18-16-10 | 10-8-6 | 8-8-4 | 13-9-8 | 5-7-2 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Cubs | 22-13-12 | 13-5-5 | 9-8-7 | 17-7-8 | 5-6-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 22-22 in Brewers games this season. The Cubs have a 30-17 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Brewers recorded a 3-1 victory over the Cubs at American Family Field when these teams last met in the 2025 Division Series. Brice Turang went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Brewers have now won three straight at American Family Field against the Cubs.
