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The Atlanta Braves (+118) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-145) on September 16, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 pm in Chicago, IL.
This season, the Braves are 89-63 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 72-78 ATS.
Braves vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Braves starting pitcher: JR Ritchie 1-2, 4.50 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Shota Imanaga 10-10, 3.88 ERA
Braves vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Braves | +1.5 -175 | O 7.5 -110 | +118 |
| Cubs | -1.5 +145 | U 7.5 -110 | -145 |
Braves vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 58.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:
- Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Hits Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+16.15 Units / 61% ROI)
- Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+14.35 Units / 35% ROI)
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 7 away games (+13.80 Units / 197% ROI)
- Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 away games (+12.15 Units / 35% ROI)
- Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 15 away games (+11.80 Units / 74% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Michael Conforto has hit the Runs Under in 23 of his last 25 games at home (+19.90 Units / 45% ROI)
- Pedro Ramirez has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 7 games (+13.00 Units / 186% ROI)
- Michael Conforto has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+11.50 Units / 40% ROI)
- Michael Conforto has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+10.75 Units / 41% ROI)
- Pedro Ramirez has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.65 Units / 56% ROI)
Braves Best Bets Today:
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 30 of their last 40 away games (+18.70 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 40 away games (+17.35 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 away games (+12.00 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 45 games (+4.55 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 games (+4.40 Units / 14% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 17 of their last 22 games (+12.05 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games (+12.00 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+10.05 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 22 games (+10.05 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 50 games (+6.35 Units / 11% ROI)
Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Braves are 77-74 against the Run Line (+11.5 Units / 6.56% ROI).
- 89-63 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.1 Units / 4.39% ROI
- 70-75 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.6 Units / -7.48% ROI
- 75-70 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.85 Units / -0.51% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 72-78 against the Run Line (-2.6 Units / -1.46% ROI).
- 84-68 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / -1.34% ROI
- 84-64 when betting on the total runs Over for +14.4 Units / 8.6% ROI
- 64-84 when betting on the total runs Under for -27.75 Units / -16.6% ROI
Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Braves are 46-10 (.821) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd best in MLB.
The Braves are 89-63 (.586) this season — 4th best in MLB.
The Braves are 37-26 (.587) after a loss this season — 4th best in MLB.
The Braves are 76-23 (.768) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 4th best in MLB.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Braves
The Cubs are 46-6 (.885) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 3rd best in MLB.
The Cubs are 6-61 (.090) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.
The Cubs are 30-35 (.462) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB.
The Cubs are 18-28 (.391) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB.
Braves Hitting Stats & Trends
Braves hitters have been successful in 100% of their sacrifice bunt attempts this season — best in MLB.
The Braves have an xwOBA of .417 this season — best in MLB.
Braves hitters have chased 34% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Braves hitters are slugging .289 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .351 (1,601 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.
Cubs hitters are slugging .451 against LHP this season — best in MLB.
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .339 (5,988 PA’s) this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Cubs hitters have an OPS of .768 (5,988 PA’s) this season — best in MLB.
Braves Pitching Stats & Trends
The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 42% of their games at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Braves pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 115 double plays in 1,038 opportunities (11%) this season — 3rd best in MLB.
Braves pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 36% of their games this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.
The Braves have allowed 3.86 runs per game (587/152) this season — 4th best in MLB.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .215 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB.
Cubs pitchers have picked-off 22 runners from first base this season — most in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .224 against Cubs pitchers this season — tied for best in MLB.
Cubs pitchers have allowed an exit velocity over 105 MPH 370 times this season — 3rd most in MLB.
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