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• Cubs vs Braves Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Chicago Cubs (+135) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-160) on May 14, 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: Ben Brown 1-1, 1.84 ERA
• Braves starting pitcher: Chris Sale 6-2, 2.22 ERA

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

Cubs vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 58.2% 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 Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

• Matt Shaw has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 away games (+19.00 Units / 190% ROI)
• Ian Happ has hit the Walks Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+14.40 Units / 52% ROI)
• Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 away games (+12.35 Units / 32% ROI)
• Ian Happ has hit the RBIs Under in 17 of his last 20 away games (+10.35 Units / 22% ROI)
• Nico Hoerner has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+10.30 Units / 35% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Thursday‘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 20 of his last 25 games (+14.25 Units / 47% 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 RBIs Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+13.30 Units / 53% ROI)
• Drake Baldwin has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 20 games at home (+13.10 Units / 63% ROI)
• Ozzie Albies has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games at home (+12.90 Units / 143% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.60 Units / 29% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.60 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.75 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.70 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 40 games (+1.60 Units / 3% ROI)

Braves Best Bets Today:

• The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 31 of their last 45 games (+21.90 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 40 games (+13.85 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games (+13.50 Units / 33% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games at home (+12.35 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+10.70 Units / 39% 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

Braves vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Braves vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

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: .624.

The Cubs are 21-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .895.

The Cubs are 4-12 (.250) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .137.

The Cubs are 21-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .863.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Braves are 30-13 (.698) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 2-12 (.143) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Braves are 7-3 (.700) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Cubs (fourth in runs scored).

The Braves are 7-5 (.583) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face Cubs (ninth in runs allowed).

Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .275 (865 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have drawn walks in 12% of their PA’s against RHP this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .364 (496 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .379 (381 PA’s) when leading off an inning this season — best in MLB.

Braves Hitting Stats & Trends

Braves hitters are slugging .322 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .464 against RHP this season — best in MLB.

The Braves are batting .272 this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .453 this season — best in MLB.

Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends

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

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .193 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 30 double plays in 277 opportunities (11%) this season — 5th best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Braves Pitching Stats & Trends

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

The Braves have allowed 3.35 runs per game (144/43) this season — best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.06 (382.0 IP) this season — best in MLB.

Opponents are hitting just .205 against Braves pitchers this season — best in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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