Chicago Cubs defeat Milwaukee Brewers 17-3: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 3, Chicago Cubs 17
The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 17-3 on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 20 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 14 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kyle Harrison (Milwaukee Brewers): 3.2 innings, 9 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Cooper Pratt (Milwaukee Brewers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Clay Holmes (Chicago Cubs): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Alex Bregman (Chicago Cubs): 3-for-6, 3 home runs, 4 RBIs, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 14 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 over: 20 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 10.5.
The total opened and closed at 9.5.
How did AiQ's Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Kyle Harrison (Milwaukee Brewers): over 5.5 strikeouts at +110, finished with 3, a loss.
Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 85-53 in the 2026 regular season (47-25 at home, 38-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 69 of 134 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 58 times and under 72 times, with 4 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Milwaukee Brewers.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 78-60 in the 2026 regular season (40-29 at home, 38-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 65 of 135 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 75 times and under 58 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: at the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.