Milwaukee Brewers defeat Chicago Cubs 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 19, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago Cubs 2
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 7 runs combined.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Brewers won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jacob Misiorowski (Milwaukee Brewers): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Brice Turang (Milwaukee Brewers): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Ben Brown (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Nico Hoerner (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-3, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Milwaukee Brewers -1.5.
Did Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 7.5.
Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 28-18 in the 2026 regular season (15-9 at home, 13-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 25 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 21 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Milwaukee Brewers.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 29-20 in the 2026 regular season (18-7 at home, 11-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 27 times and under 18 times, with 1 push. That made it four 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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.