Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Prediction for Saturday June 27 2026
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The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers continue their series on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET, and the game will be televised on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks for even more betting analysis and predictions on today's action.
Starting Pitchers Take Center Stage
Chicago is expected to hand the ball to David Peterson, who enters with a 3-6 record, a 6.09 ERA, and a 1.65 WHIP across 68.0 innings. He has allowed 82 hits while striking out 63 batters, issuing 30 walks, and surrendering six home runs. Milwaukee is scheduled to counter with Kyle Harrison, who has been outstanding this season. Harrison owns an 8-1 record with a 2.50 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 72.0 innings. He has allowed just 58 hits while striking out 87 hitters, walking only 18, and giving up eight home runs.
Chicago Looks to Regain Its Momentum
The Cubs enter this matchup with a 44-38 overall record and have gone 21-21 on the road this season. Although they dropped Friday's opener in Milwaukee by a 6-2 score, Chicago had been playing excellent baseball before that setback. The Cubs recently picked up four consecutive victories over New York, winning by scores of 4-3 in extra innings, 10-5, 10-3, and 9-6 before the loss to the Brewers.
Offensively, Chicago has produced a .243 team batting average while scoring 399 runs on 673 hits. The Cubs have connected for 95 home runs while posting a .337 on-base percentage and a .403 slugging percentage. On the mound, they have compiled a 4.27 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP. Their pitching staff has walked 251 batters while recording 637 strikeouts and holding opponents to a .239 batting average. During day games, Chicago owns an 18-18 record.
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One encouraging sign for the Cubs is their ability to generate offense consistently, as evidenced by nearly 400 runs scored and a solid .337 on-base percentage. Even after Friday's defeat, they arrive having won four of their previous five games, showing they have been capable of putting together productive stretches at the plate.
Milwaukee Continues to Set the Pace
Milwaukee has been one of the league's most successful teams this season, entering Saturday with a 50-29 overall record and a strong 26-15 mark at American Family Field. The Brewers have been on an impressive run, winning each of their last five games. That streak includes Friday's 6-2 victory over Chicago as well as wins over Cincinnati by scores of 6-5, 2-0, and 2-1 in extra innings, along with a 9-4 victory over Atlanta.
The Brewers have posted a .254 team batting average while scoring 407 runs on 672 hits. Although they have hit 70 home runs, they have paired that with a .338 on-base percentage and a .391 slugging percentage. Milwaukee's pitching staff has been especially effective, producing a 3.38 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. Opposing hitters are batting just .220 against them, while the staff has accumulated 769 strikeouts with 259 walks. The Brewers have also performed well during day contests with a 21-11 record.
Milwaukee's biggest advantage has been its pitching. A team ERA of 3.38, a .220 opponent batting average, and 769 strikeouts highlight one of the strongest statistical profiles in this matchup. When combined with the Brewers' current five-game winning streak, those numbers suggest they continue to play consistent baseball on both sides of the game.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Prediction
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Pick
- Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline
Milwaukee enters this game with the better overall record, the stronger home record, and the hotter recent form after winning five consecutive games. The Brewers also hold the statistical edge on the mound with a team ERA of 3.38 compared to Chicago's 4.27, while allowing opponents to hit just .220. The projected pitching matchup also favors Milwaukee based on the numbers provided, making the Brewers the side I would back.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Total Pick
- Pick: Take the under if the total is set at 8.5.
I would lean toward the under if the total is set at 8.5. Milwaukee has consistently received quality pitching throughout the season, posting a 3.38 ERA and limiting opposing hitters to a .220 batting average. Friday's series opener also finished with only eight total runs, and the Brewers have allowed just eight combined runs over their current five-game winning streak. Those numbers point me toward a lower-scoring contest.
Final Score Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers 5 – Chicago Cubs 2
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