MLB Preview · August 31, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs: Prediction, Odds & Preview
MIL 60-37at CHC 54-43·Wrigley Field·
DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability
MIL50.8%49.2%CHC
The model leans MIL (50.8%). DiamondIQ model v2: season records, home-field advantage, the starting-pitcher quality gap (PitchIQ), and a calibration adjustment fit and validated on four seasons of backtest — plus live game state once underway.
Forecast at First Pitch
⛅84°FPartly cloudy
Wind 13 mph WSW · out to CF
Precip 12%
Injured List
MIL
David Hamilton (3B)Injured 10-Day
Sal Frelick (RF)Injured 10-Day
DL Hall (P)Injured 15-Day
Joel Kuhnel (P)Injured 15-Day
Kyle Harrison (P)Injured 15-Day
Angel Zerpa (P)Injured 60-Day
CHC
Matt Shaw (RF)Injured 10-Day
Ben Brown (P)Injured 15-Day
Daniel Palencia (P)Injured 15-Day
Edward Cabrera (P)Injured 15-Day
Ethan Roberts (P)Injured 15-Day
Hoby Milner (P)Injured 15-Day
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