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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Chicago Cubs will face the Milwaukee Brewers, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, beginning at 7:40 PM ET.
Ben Brown (1-1, 1.60 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Brewers will counter with Jacob Misiorowski (3-2, 2.12 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Brewers-Cubs matchup.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's Brewers vs. Cubs matchup, including best bets and picks.
Brewers vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Brewers and Cubs, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Brewers and Cubs a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 51% chance of going over.
Brewers vs. Cubs odds [5/19/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Brewers | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+141) | +1.5 (-164) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +101 |
| Total | o7.5 (+102) | u7.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Brewers vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs +1.5 | -164 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | +101 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Brewers vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Cubs and Brewers at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Brewers and Cubs on Tuesday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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