Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/20

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field for an MLB regular season game. The Brewers hold a 28-18 record, ranking first in the NL Central, and they are on a two-game winning streak. The Cubs, with a 29-20 record, rank second in the division but have lost their last four games.

The game is set for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:40 PM. Weather conditions at Wrigley Field will include broken clouds and a light breeze. Kyle Harrison will start for the Brewers, carrying a 4-1 record and a 2.09 ERA. Edward Cabrera will pitch for the Cubs with a 3-1 record and a 4.06 ERA.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have won four of their last five games. They recently beat the Chicago Cubs twice, scoring five runs in their latest game. Jacob Misiorowski pitched six innings with no earned runs, helping the Brewers secure a 5-2 win.

Brice Turang has been a strong hitter for the Brewers. In the last game against the Cubs, he had three hits, including a home run. His batting average stands at .292 with seven home runs this season.

Kyle Harrison is set to pitch for the Brewers in the next game. He has a 4-1 record with a 2.09 ERA this season. Harrison will look to continue his good form against the Cubs.

Brewers vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -101, Cubs Moneyline -119

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs are getting ready for another game at home. They recently played a series against the Milwaukee Brewers. In their latest game on May 19th, they lost 5-2. Ben Brown was the starting pitcher, going 5 innings with 3 earned runs.

Offensively, the Cubs had some solid performances. Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki both contributed with hits and runs batted in. The Cubs have a team batting average of .245, ranking 7th in the league, and an on-base percentage of .340, which ranks 2nd.

The Cubs’ pitching has been up and down. Edward Cabrera, with a 4.06 ERA, is set to start the next game. The team is looking to improve their pitching, as their earned run average sits at 4.11, placing them 15th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored to win with a moneyline of -119. They have a stronger on-base percentage and slugging percentage compared to the Brewers. The Cubs’ offense could be the deciding factor, so the pick is for the Cubs to win.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Brewers having a lower ERA. This suggests a low-scoring game. The pick is for the total to go under 6.5.