Cubs vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 13

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) runs during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Miami.
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The Chicago Cubs (-140) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (+118) on May 13, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 pm in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Cubs are against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are ATS.

Cubs vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Shota Imanaga 4-2, 2.28 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: JR Ritchie 1-0, 3.64 ERA

Cubs vs. Braves Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs-1.5 +120O 8.5 -102-140
Braves +1.5 -145U 8.5 -118+118

Cubs vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 59.4% 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 Cubs players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ian Happ has hit the Walks Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 away games (+12.35 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Michael Conforto has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 15 away games (+11.00 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Seiya Suzuki has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 away games (+9.00 Units / 112% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+8.25 Units / 14% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+16.35 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+15.80 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games at home (+13.90 Units / 174% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 20 games at home (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+13.45 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games (+13.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games (+11.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 23 of their last 40 away games (+3.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+1.30 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 33 of their last 50 games (+20.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games at home (+12.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games at home (+10.10 Units / 26% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Braves vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Matt Olson +375
Austin Riley +390
Ozzie Albies +400
Seiya Suzuki +400
Ian Happ +425

Braves vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Bregman 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Seiya Suzuki 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Mike Busch 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Drake Baldwin 0.5 -200 0.5 +145

Braves vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Pete Crow-Armstrong 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Mike Busch 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Drake Baldwin 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
JR Ritchie 3.5 -200 3.5 +145
Dansby Swanson 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Cubs are 7-0 (1.000) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .629.

The Cubs are 21-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .864.

The Cubs are 21-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .897.

The Cubs are 4-14 (.222) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .103.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Braves are 2-12 (.143) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .049.

The Braves are 18-10 (.643) after a win this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .532.

The Braves are 23-2 (.920) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .790.

The Braves are 4-11 (.267) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .103.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .370 (487 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .278 (826 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .804 (487 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in 494 of their 1,621 plate appearances (30%) this season — highest in MLB.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .580 (824 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

The Braves are batting .270 this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .320 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .450 this season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .190 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have an ERA of 3.04 (213.0 IP) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have had second base stolen on them 31 times this season — 5th most in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have allowed 50 home runs this season — tied for 5th most in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.14 (364.0 IP) this season — best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.04 (201.0 IP) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Opponents are hitting just .210 against Braves pitchers this season — best in MLB.

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