The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs will meet in Game 3 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night. The Brewers come into this game with a 2-0 series lead and with three chances to close this series out. They will try to take advantage of the first of those chances on the road against their division rivals tonight. Before the action begins from Wrigley Field, continue reading to get my Brewers vs Cubs Game 3 prediction.
Our Brewers vs Cubs Game 3 Pick
- Pick: Milwaukee Brewers to win
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs
- Date & Time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:08 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers:
- Brewers — Quinn Priester (13-3, 3.32 ERA)
- Cubs — Jameson Taillon (11-7, 3.68 ERA)
- Stadium: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Quinn Priester has emerged as a reliable workhorse for Milwaukee, posting a 3.32 ERA in those outings. His road splits have been strong and Milwaukee is confident in his ability to deliver under postseason pressure. The Brewers’ manager confirmed Priester as the starter for Game 3 and he will try to close this series out.
Jameson Taillon carries the weight of the Cubs’ season on his shoulders. In his last six regular-season starts, he posted a 1.57 ERA. aillon must deliver at least a quality start to keep Chicago alive. Taillon has pitched four scoreless innings in the playoffs so far. He’s no stranger to facing the Brewers, having logged strong performances against them in the regular season.
This matchup hinges on whether Priester can stymie Chicago’s offense early and whether Taillon can match him. Given Milwaukee’s bullpen strength and the margin for error being entirely in Milwaukee’s favor in this series, the Brewers have a slight pitching edge.
Key Players
- Jackson Chourio: The young outfielder has been on fire. He’s 5-7 so far in the NLDS with a home run and 6 RBI. His ability to drive in runs makes him a dangerous weapon in every game.
- Christian Yelich: Yelich’s pop against righties and past success against Taillon make him an intriguing prop target in this contest.
- Michael Busch: Busch has power and has had some success versus Priester (2-8 with a homer in his career). In a must-win game, he’ll be a focus of the Cubs’ lineup.
Recent Team Streaks
- Milwaukee enters with two straight playoff wins, scoring 16 total runs over those games.
- The Cubs have lost three of their last four games during these playoffs.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop Type | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio (MIL) | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
| Christian Yelich (MIL) | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
| Jameson Taillon (CHC) | Strikeouts | Under 4.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Milwaukee is 8-7 against the Cubs between the regular season and postseason this year.
- Milwaukee has outscored the Cubs 16-6 over the first two games of this series.
- Both games in this series have gone over their respective totals so far.
- Teams leading 2–0 in a best-of-five advance roughly 88.9% of the time. If the first two wins came at home, that success rate jumps to about 91.2%.
Brewers vs Cubs Game 3 Model Projection
Score Projection: Brewers 4 – Cubs 3
Win Probability: Brewers 55%, Cubs 45%
Final Thoughts
I am expecting Milwaukee to close out this series in a sweep by winning Game 3 on the road on Wednesday night. The Brewers’ offense is firing on all cylinders, while they should also have the pitching advantage with Priester in this contest. Look for Milwaukee to sweep their way into the NLCS with a victory at Wrigley Field.
