Milwaukee Brewers defeat Chicago Cubs 6-2: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 2, Milwaukee Brewers 6
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Friday, June 26, 2026, at American Family Field. The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 7, with 8 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Brewers won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Colin Rea (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-2, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Jacob Misiorowski (Milwaukee Brewers): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 8 strikeouts.
- William Contreras (Milwaukee Brewers): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers?
The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 4 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Milwaukee Brewers -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 7, over by 1.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 7.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Cubs at +204 and the Milwaukee Brewers at -253. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Milwaukee Brewers a 69% favorite. The Milwaukee Brewers won as the favorite at -253: $39.53 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 8 to 7, and the game went over.
Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 44-38 in the 2026 regular season (23-17 at home, 21-21 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 30 of 79 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 43 times and under 35 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 50-29 in the 2026 regular season (26-15 at home, 24-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 42 of 75 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 34 times and under 39 times, with 2 pushes. That made it five straight wins for the Milwaukee Brewers.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: the Chicago Cubs at home on Saturday, June 27, 2026.