MLB Preview · September 8, 2026

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers: Prediction, Odds & Preview

CHC 81-62at MIL 88-56·American Family Field·

DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability

CHC42.1%57.9%MIL

The model leans MIL (57.9%). 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.

Probable Pitchers

CHC
ERA
5.39
WHIP
1.56
K%
19.5
BB%
9.7
K/9
8.01
IP
127.0
Arsenal
Sinker 30% · 92mphFour-Seam 24% · 92mphSlider 22% · 86mphChangeup 13% · 86mphCurveball 10% · 81mph
MIL
ERA
1.97
WHIP
0.79
K%
38.3
BB%
6.6
K/9
13.18
IP
155.0
Arsenal
Four-Seam 63% · 101mphCutter 14% · 96mphSlider 11% · 92mphCurveball 10% · 88mphChangeup 1% · 93mph

Forecast at First Pitch

🌦️76°FDrizzle
Wind 9 mph SSW · R→L
Precip 4%

Injured List

CHC
Dansby Swanson (SS)Injured 10-Day
Edward Cabrera (P)Injured 15-Day
Gavin Hollowell (P)Injured 15-Day
Ben Brown (P)Injured 60-Day
Cade Horton (P)Injured 60-Day
Hunter Harvey (P)Injured 60-Day
MIL
Bryse Wilson (P)Injured 15-Day
Angel Zerpa (P)Injured 60-Day
Brandon Woodruff (P)Injured 60-Day
Brian Fitzpatrick (P)Injured 60-Day
Quinn Priester (P)Injured 60-Day
Rob Zastryzny (P)Injured 60-Day
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