MLB Prop Bets: Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs (June 26, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (44-37) face the Milwaukee Brewers (49-29) at American Family Field on Friday at 7:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Colin Rea is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Jacob Misiorowski is the probable pitcher for the Brewers. The Brewers are favored to win at -271, while the Cubs are at +218. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -104 and UNDER at -116.
- The Cubs (+104) have a 33-48 Run Line record this season, while the Brewers (-126) hold a record of 43-35.
- The Cubs have a 42-37-2 O/U record this season (meaning 42 games have gone over the total runs line, 37 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Brewers have a 35-41-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Brewers are averaging 5.2 (3rd).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.5 runs per game this season (15th in the league), while the Brewers are allowing an average of 3.6 runs (2nd).
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 Cubs are at .243 (ranking 17th in the Major leagues), while the Brewers are batting .254 (6th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Brewers have hit 70 (28th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 95 (15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 371 RBIs to rank T8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Brewers have recorded 384 RBIs to rank 5th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Brewers have an earned run average of 3.38 this season (2nd in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 4.27 (17th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 637 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Brewers rank 2nd for total strikeouts, recording 769.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .220 against the Brewers this season (2nd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .239 (13th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 15-16-50 | 9-8-23 | 6-8-27 | 13-8-36 | 2-8-14 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
| Brewers | 23-15-40 | 12-8-20 | 11-7-20 | 19-10-27 | 4-5-13 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 32-25-24 | 20-11-9 | 12-14-15 | 27-15-15 | 5-10-9 | 0-0-0 | 6-1-3 |
| Brewers | 35-23-20 | 19-10-11 | 16-13-9 | 24-16-16 | 11-7-4 | 0-0-0 | 5-0-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 49-32 in Cubs games this season. The Brewers have a 39-39 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Brewers recorded a 5-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field when these teams last met on May 20. David Hamilton went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Brewers have now won four straight against the Cubs.
