Milwaukee Brewers defeat Chicago Cubs 9-3: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 18, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 3
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 10.5, with 12 runs combined.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Brewers won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brandon Sproat (Milwaukee Brewers): 4.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Jake Bauers (Milwaukee Brewers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): 4.1 innings, 8 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Dansby Swanson (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 6 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 10.5, over by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 10.5.
Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 27-18 in the 2026 regular season (15-9 at home, 12-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 41 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 20 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 29-19 in the 2026 regular season (18-6 at home, 11-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 27 times and under 17 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: at the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.