Braves vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 27

Updated Sep. 27, 2023 7:05 p.m. ET

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Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs will look to knock off Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park. The Braves are the favorite in this one, at -157, while the underdog Cubs have +133 odds to play spoiler. Atlanta is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). A 9.5-run total has been listed in this game.

The Braves will start Darius Vines (1-0) against the Cubs and Jameson Taillon (8-10).

Check out everything you need 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: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: BSSO

Braves vs. Cubs Prediction

• Score Prediction: Braves 5, Cubs 3
• Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Braves 57%, Cubs 43%

Braves vs. Cubs Betting Insights

• The Braves have won 93, or 64.6%, of the 144 games they've played as favorites this season.
• This season Atlanta has won 67 of its 91 games, or 73.6%, when favored by at least -157 on the moneyline.
• The Braves have a 61.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in 65 games this year and have walked away with the win 29 times (44.6%) in those games.
• Chicago has a win-loss record of 9-9 when favored by +133 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
• The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 42.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves have a 5-5 record from the 10 games they were favored on the moneyline over their last 10 matchups.
• In their last 10 matchups -- all had a set run total -- the Braves and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total eight times.
• The Braves have a 4-6-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Acuna is the Braves best hitter thus far this season, hitting at a team-leading .335 clip along with 41 homers and 103 RBI.
• Among all MLB batters, Acuna is third in batting average, first in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging.
• Acuna carries a 10-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 games he is hitting .356 with two doubles, a triple, five home runs, a walk and eight RBI.
• Matt Olson's 53 home runs and 134 RBI are both team-highs.
• Among all MLB batters, Olson is first in homers and first in RBI.
• Olson carries a three-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .350 with a double, a home run, four walks and three RBI.
• Ozzie Albies is batting .275 with 30 doubles, four triples, 32 home runs and 42 walks.
• Albies has at least one base hit in two games in a row. During his last five outings he is batting .391 with four doubles, a home run, a walk and five RBI.
• Austin Riley is hitting .282 with 30 doubles, two triples, 37 home runs and 57 walks.

Braves Team Props

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Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• Over the past 10 games, the Cubs have been underdogs just once and lost that contest.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents are 7-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
• The Cubs have four wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Bellinger paces the Cubs with 26 home runs and 96 runs batted in, while recording a team-best batting average of .309.
• Bellinger's home run total places him 38th in the big leagues, and he is 19th in RBI.
• Nico Hoerner is batting .287 with 27 doubles, four triples, nine home runs and 49 walks.
• Hoerner is 231st among all batters in MLB in home runs, and 92nd in RBI.
• Ian Happ is batting .246 with 34 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs and 98 walks.
• Seiya Suzuki is batting .284 with 29 doubles, six triples, 20 home runs and 56 walks.

Cubs Team Props

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