MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers (August 31, 2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers (85-52) face the Chicago Cubs (77-60) at Wrigley Field on Monday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Kyle Harrison is the probable pitcher for the Brewers, while Clay Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -103 and UNDER at -117.
- The Brewers (+149) have a 72-65 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (-181) hold a record of 68-69.
- The Brewers have a 59-74-4 O/U record this season (meaning 59 games have gone over the total runs line, 74 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 74-60-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Brewers are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 5.3 (1st).
- In the field, the Brewers are allowing only 3.7 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (13th).
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 .255 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .251 (6th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 187 to rank 3rd. Alternatively, the Brewers are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 126 (30th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Brewers have recorded 644 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 684 RBIs to rank 1st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.14 this season (14th in the Majors), while The Brewers have an ERA of 3.37 (2nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Brewers have recorded an impressive 1320 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Cubs rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording only 1057.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .244 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Brewers' opponents are at .220 (2nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 37-28-72 | 25-14-32 | 12-14-39 | 33-21-54 | 4-7-18 | 0-0-1 | 5-1-4 |
| Cubs | 33-28-76 | 22-14-32 | 11-14-44 | 29-16-51 | 4-12-25 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 60-45-32 | 34-19-18 | 26-26-13 | 47-34-27 | 13-11-5 | 0-0-1 | 7-0-3 |
| Cubs | 52-44-41 | 33-19-16 | 19-25-25 | 45-25-26 | 7-19-15 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +105 and the YRFI is paying -135.
- The NRFI is 71-66 in Brewers games this season. The Cubs have a 73-64 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 4-3 extra innings victory over the Brewers at American Family Field when these teams last met on June 28. Pete Crow-Armstrong led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.
