Chicago Cubs defeat Milwaukee Brewers 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 1, Chicago Cubs 2
The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 3 runs combined.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Logan Henderson (Milwaukee Brewers): 7.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Andrew Vaughn (Milwaukee Brewers): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Kevin Gausman (Chicago Cubs): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 9 strikeouts.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
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 1 run.
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: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 5.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Milwaukee Brewers at -124 and the Chicago Cubs at +106. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Milwaukee Brewers a 53% favorite. The Chicago Cubs won as the underdog at +106: $106 profit on a $100 bet.
Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 87-54 in the 2026 regular season (47-25 at home, 40-29 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 71 of 137 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 73 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 79-62 in the 2026 regular season (41-31 at home, 38-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 66 of 138 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 77 times and under 59 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: at the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, September 4, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Miami Marlins on Friday, September 4, 2026.