Cubs vs. Braves Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 9
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will make his second straight start against the Chicago Cubs at 7:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Truist Park, which is why I like Chicago to get the best of the hurler for my Cubs vs. Braves prediction.
Strider gave up three runs in five innings during an eventual loss to the Cubs on Sept. 1. Chicago’s lineup should have even more familiarity with his scouting report a little over a week later, which is why I like backing the visiting team at its -108 odds for today’s MLB picks.
⚾ Cubs vs. Braves prediction
MLB odds subject to change.
- Moneyline pick: Cubs (-108 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
- Run line pick: Cubs +1.5 (-235 via DraftKings) ⭐
- Over/Under pick: Over 8.5 (-106 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐
📝 Cubs vs. Braves preview & best bet
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🐻 Cubs to win (-108) ⭐⭐⭐
The value is on the Cubs in this matchup. Ballpark Pal’s model projects a 59.5% chance of victory, suggesting a fair price of -147. At -108 at FanDuel, a $10 bet would generate a $9.26 profit.
Chicago starter Cade Horton has established himself as the new MLB Rookie of the Year odds favorite in the NL, becoming the eighth different favorite since the market opened. Horton is 9-4 with a 2.78 ERA in 20 games, including a five-inning shutout against the Braves in his last start on Sept. 3.
Meanwhile, Strider is 5-12 with a 4.97 ERA in 19 starts this year. He’s allowed three or more runs in four of his past five starts.
This is a good opportunity for the Cubs to get back in the win column, so I’ll take the short moneyline value.
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⬆️ Seiya Suzuki Over 1.5 hits, runs, and RBI (+100) ⭐⭐⭐
Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki carries a four-game hit streak into this matchup, clearing this prop twice over that span. Suzuki has 129 hits, 69 runs, and 90 RBI in 138 games during his fourth MLB season, generating a 2.1 WAR.
THE BAT X’s model projects 2.24 hits, runs, and RBI for Suzuki on Tuesday, suggesting a decent deal at this +100 price tag. A $10 bet earns $10.
📊 Cubs vs. Braves odds: Sept. 9
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📈 Cubs vs. Braves betting odds analysis
Atlanta started as a -115 favorite, but the line has moved toward Chicago with 63% of the moneyline bets on the visitors at the best sports betting sites. I don’t expect the odds to move much further, as this game will likely be priced as a coin flip by first pitch.
🔢 Cubs vs. Braves stats
Season stats courtesy of baseball-reference.com.
| Cubs (81-63) | Statistic (per game) | Braves (65-79) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.89 | Runs | 4.38 |
| 8.4 | Hits | 8.3 |
| .248 | AVG | .243 |
| .426 | SLG | .393 |
| .745 | OPS | .712 |
| 3.89 | ERA | 4.45 |
| 7.8 | K/9 | 8.7 |
| 2.6 | BB/9 | 3.4 |
| 1.3 | HR/9 | 1.3 |
🚑 Cubs vs. Braves injuries
📺 Cubs vs. Braves game info
- When: Tuesday, Sept. 9
- First pitch: 7:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Truist Park (Atlanta)
- How to watch: Local TV
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❓ Cubs vs. Braves FAQs
Who is favored to win Cubs vs. Braves?
Both teams have similar -110 odds for Tuesday’s matchup, suggesting an implied probability of 52.38%.
What is the run line for Cubs vs. Braves?
Atlanta is a -1.5 run-line favorite against Chicago at Truist Park.
What is the Over/Under for Cubs vs. Braves?
The total for Tuesday’s Cubs-Braves matchup is 8.5.
What are the best bets for Cubs vs. Braves?
My best bets for Cubs vs. Braves are Chicago ML (-108) and Seiya Suzuki Over 1.5 hits, runs, and RBI (+100) on Tuesday.
When is the Cubs vs. Braves game?
First pitch for Cubs vs. Braves is set for 7:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
How do baseball odds work?
When betting on MLB, the run line shows how many runs the favorite needs to win by in order to cash the bet. For example, a favorite of -1.5 must win by two or more runs to cover the run line, while an underdog at +1.5 must win outright or lose by one run to cover the run line.
Moneyline odds represent the payout for picking the outright winner (+200 means a $100 bet wins $200, while -200 means a $200 bet wins $100). Over/Unders let you wager on whether the combined total of runs will be higher or lower than the set number.
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