Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/18

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Chicago Cubs in an MLB regular-season game at Wrigley Field. The Brewers come into this game with a record of 26-18 and are currently ranked second in the NL Central Division. They have won 8 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss in their previous game.

The Chicago Cubs have a record of 29-18 and are at the top of the NL Central Division. They have won 18 of their 23 home games this season. However, they have lost their last two games and are looking to get back on track. The game is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:40 PM and will be broadcast on BREW.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers recently played a series against the Minnesota Twins. They won two of the three games. Their offense showed strength with extra-base hits in each game, including home runs from Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich.

Brice Turang stands out with a batting average of .288. He has six home runs and 27 RBIs this season. William Contreras also contributes with a .283 average and 27 RBIs.

The Brewers’ pitching has been solid with a team ERA of 3.29, ranking third in the league. Robert Gasser and Coleman Crow provided strong starts in recent games. Brandon Sproat is the probable starting pitcher for the next game with a 5.75 ERA and 36 strikeouts this season.

Brewers vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline +138, Cubs Moneyline -165

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have been in a mixed form in their recent games. They secured a solid 10-5 win against the White Sox on May 15th. However, they faced narrow losses in their last two games against the White Sox, with scores of 9-8 and 8-3. The Cubs will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming game.

In terms of batting, the Cubs have a batting average of .246, which ranks them 7th this season. Their on-base percentage is impressive at .342, ranking 2nd. This indicates that the Cubs are good at getting on base, giving them chances to score runs.

On the mound, the Cubs’ pitching staff holds a 3.99 ERA, placing them 14th in the league. Shota Imanaga is expected to start the next game and has a 2.32 ERA. He will aim to continue his strong performance and guide the Cubs to victory against the Brewers.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored with a moneyline of -165, while the Brewers are at +138. The Cubs have a stronger on-base percentage and slugging percentage, ranking 2nd and 7th, respectively. Considering these factors, the Cubs are the pick to win the game with a projected score of Cubs 6, Brewers 4.

The total for the game is set at 10.5. The Cubs have shown strong hitting stats, and the Brewers have a solid batting average. Given these stats, the game is likely to go over 10.5 runs. The recommended pick is to take the over at 10.5 (-113).