| MATCHUP | Atlanta Braves | Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 62-76 | 79-59 |
| Where | Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN South | |
The Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs meet Tuesday in MLB action from Wrigley Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Atlanta Braves will send out Joey Wentz for the start here and Wentz is 5-4 with a 4.92 ERA and 67 strikeouts this season. This will be Wentz’s first career start against the Cubs. Shota Imanaga will get the nod for the Cubs here and is 8-6 with a 3.08 ERA and 95 strikeouts this season. This will be Imanaga’s second career start against the Braves.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves come into this game looking to rebound from their 7-6 loss at the hands of the Chicago Cubs on Monday to sit at 62-76 this season. After this series, the Braves will head home for a series against the Seattle Mariners.
Braves Lose 4 Of Their Last 5 Games
Austin Riley has 108 hits including 16 home runs, 54 RBIs and 20 doubles but also has the dubious distinction of leading Atlanta with 128 strikeouts so far this season. Ozzie Albies has 123 hits with 13 home runs and 60 RBIs in addition to 12 stolen bases and Matt Olson has 142 hits with 36 doubles, 21 home runs and 77 RBIs of his own. Marcell Ozuna also has 95 hits with 20 home runs and 62 RBIs. Michael Harris II also has 130 hits with 21 doubles, 6 triples, 17 home runs and 73 RBIs and 15 stolen bases as well and Nick Allen has 8 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last eight night games against the Cubs following a loss.
- The Cubs have lost each of their last six night games against the Braves following a win.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 11 games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last eight night games against NL Central opponents following a road loss.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Matt Olson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 12 Tuesday games.
- Jarred Kelenic has hit a home run in four of his five previous road appearances against the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs Recap
The Chicago Cubs come into this game looking to add on to their win over Atlanta last time out to sit at 79-59 this season. After this series, the Cubs will take on the Washington Nationals in a series at home.
Cubs Win 3 Of Their Last 4 Games
Ian Happ has 111 hits with 26 doubles, 18 home runs and 63 RBIs. Kyle Tucker has 130 hits including 25 doubles, 4 triples, 21 home runs and 70 RBIs while Seiya Suzuki also has 124 hits with 29 doubles and 27 home runs and 89 RBIs of his own. Pete Crow-Armstrong also has contributed 129 hits, 34 doubles, 4 triples, 28 home runs and 83 RBIs as well this season. Dansby Swanson has added 21 home runs and 65 RBIs, while also having 144 strikeouts and Suzuki has 147 strikeouts so far this season. Crow-Armstrong also has a team-high 31 stolen bases while Nico Hoerner has 23 stolen bases this season. Tucker’s also added 25 stolen bases while Michael Busch has also chipped in 19 doubles, 3 triples, 26 home runs and 76 RBIs this season.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won each of their last six night games after going to extra innings.
- The Braves have lost each of their last four games against NL Central opponents.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Tuesday games as underdogs.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in five of their last six night games against NL East opponents.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Ian Happ has hit at least one home run in four of the Cubs’ last five games against NL East opponents.
- Ian Happ has recorded at least one Double in four of his last five appearances in night games against NL teams that held a losing record.
- Shota Imanaga has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his five previous Tuesday appearances at Wrigley Field.
- Ian Happ has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with the Cubs as favorites against NL opponents.
- Shota Imanaga has recorded a win in each of his four previous appearances in night games against NL teams that held a losing record.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks T9th in the league in Steals (31) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Four of the Cubs’ last five games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Braves’ last five night games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
I’m taking the Braves in this one. I get the case to be made for the Cubs at home with Imanaga on the bump, but Atlanta’s been feisty against left-handed pitching in a lot of spots, and on the road as well, and I think they can battle here. Joey Wentz has been surprisingly solid on the road in his Braves tenure so far, and I think Atlanta can battle and show awesome value to win this game outright. Give me Atlanta.