The Chicago Cubs host the Atlanta Braves on September 15, 2026. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on BravesVsn.
The Cubs are favored by -136 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Braves are +116 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find our MLB picks and Braves vs Cubs prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Braves vs Cubs Prediction
- Braves vs Cubs Pick: Cubs ML (-136)
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Braves vs Cubs Odds
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -176 | 8.5 -110o / -110u | +116 |
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +146 | 8.5 -110o / -110u | -136 |
- Braves vs Cubs moneyline: Braves +116, Cubs -136
- Braves vs Cubs over/under: 8.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Braves vs Cubs spread: Braves +1.5 (-176), Cubs -1.5 (+146)
Braves vs Cubs Probable Pitchers
| Martin Perez (LHP ATL) | Stat | Kevin Gausman (RHP, CHC) |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | W-L | 9-12 |
| 1.4 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 2.9 |
| 3.08 / 4.60 | ERA / xERA | 4.60 / 4.03 |
| 4.24 / 4.41 | FIP / xFIP | 3.77 / 3.69 |
| 7.7 | K-BB% | 17.7 |
| 45.3 | GB% | 38.4 |
| .252 | BABIP | .310 |
| 86 | Stuff+ | 97 |
| 101 | Location+ | 107 |
Braves vs Cubs MLB Betting Preview
Sean Zerillo's projections show solid value on the Cubs moneyline, favoring them with a 7.2% edge in their matchup against the Braves.
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Braves vs Cubs Pick, Betting Analysis
BARTOLO projects the Cubs for 4.53 runs and the Braves for 3.55 today, establishing a clear advantage for the home side.
The pitching matchup is already a bit deceiving. The Cubs have Kevin Gausman on the mound, opposing lefty Martin Perez for the Braves.
Beyond ERA, Gausman's metrics are better than his rival's. On top of that, Perez has a much worse ERA on the road (4.76) than at home (1.80).
Zerillo ranks Gausman 50th among MLB starting pitchers, well ahead of Perez (169).
The Cubs lineup not only is the league's best in wRC+ with 115, but its rating goes up against left-handed pitchers, also ranking at the top with 124.
Chicago already took the opener of this series yesterday, 7-3, and will look for a repeat on Tuesday.
Pick: Cubs ML (-136, FanDuel)
