The Atlanta Braves (64-79) and Chicago Cubs (81-62) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on MARQ.
Chicago is a -120 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +100 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 8.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Cubs vs Braves predictions and MLB picks for Monday, September 8, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Cubs vs Braves Prediction
- Cubs vs Braves picks: Cubs Moneyline (-120)
My Braves vs. Cubs best bet is on Chicago moneyline, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cubs vs Braves Odds
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +135 | 8.5 -120o / +100u | -120 |
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -165 | 8.5 -120o / +100u | +100 |
Cubs vs Braves Preview, Picks
The system titled "Road Flip Bet" targets regular season MLB matchups where a team shifts from playing at home to playing on the road in a non-division game and becomes a slight road favorite, which is the case for the Cubs entering tonight's matchup against the Braves.
It looks for teams that were at home in their last game but now travel while still holding market respect, indicated by a short favorite price between -140 and -120.
By focusing on non division matchups, the system removes familiarity edges and isolates travel spots where the market's confidence in the team's quality outweighs any concerns about the venue change.
These situations often highlight teams in rhythm, carrying momentum from a home stand into a new series while catching the opponent off guard without the added tension of a division rivalry.
By backing these mild road favorites during the regular season, the system leverages travel transitions where team quality and market pricing align, capitalizing on the confidence that the team can handle the shift in environment without a drop in performance.
Cubs vs Braves Best Bet
- Cubs ML (-120)
