Milwaukee Brewers defeat Chicago Cubs 9-4: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 4
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 10, with 13 runs combined.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Brewers won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Robert Gasser (Milwaukee Brewers): 4.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Christian Yelich (Milwaukee Brewers): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Matthew Boyd (Chicago Cubs): 5.1 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Tyrone Taylor (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-2, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 5 runs.
The run line opened at Chicago Cubs -1.5 and closed at Chicago Cubs -0.5.
Did Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 10, over by 3.
The total opened and closed at 10.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Milwaukee Brewers between the open and the close, and they covered.
Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 86-53 in the 2026 regular season (47-25 at home, 39-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 70 of 135 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 59 times and under 72 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 78-61 in the 2026 regular season (40-30 at home, 38-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 65 of 136 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 76 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 Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.