Braves vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 26

Updated Sep. 26, 2023 7:00 p.m. ET

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Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves will try to defeat Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on Tuesday at 7:20 PM ET. The favored Braves have -146 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Cubs, who are listed at +123. Atlanta (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. A 9.5-run over/under is set for the game.

The scheduled starters are Bryce Elder (12-4) for the Atlanta Braves, and Justin Steele (16-5) for the Chicago Cubs.

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Braves-Cubs game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks.

Braves vs. Cubs Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: TBS

Braves vs. Cubs Prediction

• Score Prediction: Braves 5, Cubs 4
• Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Braves 56%, Cubs 44%

Braves vs. Cubs Betting Insights

• The Braves have won 92, or 64.3%, of the 143 games they've played as favorites this season.
• Atlanta has entered 105 games this season favored by -146 or more and is 75-30 in those contests.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 59.3% chance of a victory for the Braves.
• The Cubs have won in 29, or 45.3%, of the 64 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
• This season, Chicago has been victorious 14 times in 24 chances when named as an underdog of at least +123 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 44.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves went 4-6 over the 10 games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
• In their last 10 matchups, the Braves and their opponents combined to hit the over eight times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Braves have a 4-6-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Acuna leads the Braves with a .336 batting average.
• Acuna ranks fifth in homers and 10th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Acuna has collected a hit in nine straight games. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .333 with two doubles, a triple, four home runs, two walks and six RBI.
• Matt Olson has shown his power as he paces his team with 53 home runs and 133 RBI.
• Olson is first in home runs and first in RBI among all MLB batters this season.
• Olson carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .333 with a double, a home run, three walks and three RBI.
• Ozzie Albies is hitting .273 with 28 doubles, four triples, 32 home runs and 42 walks.
• Austin Riley is hitting .283 with 30 doubles, two triples, 37 home runs and 56 walks.
• Riley has recorded at least one hit in five games in a row. During his last five outings he is batting .450 with two doubles, a home run, three walks and six RBI.

Braves Team Props

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Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• The Cubs are not favored for the first time in a while, as they have not been underdogs in their last 10 games.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents have combined to hit the over six times.
• The Cubs have a record of 3-7-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Bellinger paces the Cubs with 26 home runs and 95 runs batted in, while posting a team-high batting average of .305.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Bellinger is 37th in homers and 22nd in RBI.
• Nico Hoerner has 27 doubles, four triples, nine home runs and 48 walks while batting .287.
• Among all major league batters, Hoerner ranks 230th in homers and 92nd in RBI.
• Ian Happ is hitting .247 with 34 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs and 98 walks.
• Seiya Suzuki has 29 doubles, five triples, 20 home runs and 56 walks while batting .283.

Cubs Team Props

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