Cubs vs. Braves Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 8
The Atlanta Braves are reeling heading into Monday’s series opener against Chicago, and I’m expecting the struggles to continue for my Cubs vs. Braves prediction. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (MARQ, FDSNSO) on Monday night from Truist Park in Atlanta.
My MLB picks like Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga to benefit from a good matchup against an average Braves lineup, and I’m riding with one of the veteran left-hander’s player props.
⚾ Cubs vs. Braves expert picks & predictions
MLB odds subject to change.
- Moneyline pick: Cubs (-130 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Run line pick: Cubs -1.5 (+128 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (+100 via bet365) ⭐⭐
📝 Cubs vs. Braves preview & best bet
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🔥 Cubs to win (-130) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Braves were humiliated in the final two games at home over the weekend against the Seattle Mariners, losing by a combined score of 28-4.
Atlanta and Chicago met at Wrigley Field last week, with the Cubs taking two of the three games.
The one Chicago loss came with Bryce Elder on the mound, as he blanked the Cubs over seven strong innings with six strikeouts. Elder has been good in three straight starts but still has an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.43 on the year. He’s also been much worse at Truist Park, registering a 6.98 ERA compared to a 4.35 ERA on the road. I expect the Cubs, who rank top 10 in the league in OPS on the season, to make adjustments to Elder.
The Cubs are an impressive 65-39 (62.5%) as moneyline favorites this season.
One of the best sports betting sites, Caesars, offers -130 odds on the Cubs to win, which nets out a profit of $7.69 on a $10 bet. The -130 odds have an implied probability of 56.52%.
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⬆️ Shota Imanaga to record a win (+135) ⭐⭐⭐
Shota Imanaga has been a bit snakebitten since the start of August, posting a 1-2 record with a 2.93 ERA over six starts during that span.
Imanaga has completed at least six innings in each of those six starts, but the Cubs have only scored 14 total runs in those contests (2.3 runs per game).
The 32-year-old did pick up a win against Atlanta in his last outing, holding the Braves to three runs on five hits over six innings. I love the opportunity and value to back Imanaga in a good matchup against a Braves squad that’s underachieved all season.
With a $10 wager, Imanaga to record a win pays out a profit of $13.50 at DraftKings. The +135 odds have an implied probability of 42.55%.
📊 Cubs vs. Braves odds: Sept. 8
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📈 Cubs vs. Braves betting odds analysis
Chicago opened as high as a -141 favorite, with some of the best sports betting apps offering the Cubs as low as -130.
🔢 Cubs vs. Braves stats
Season stats courtesy of baseball-reference.com.
| Cubs (81-62) | Statistic (per game) | Braves (64-79) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.93 | Runs | 4.39 |
| 8.44 | Hits | 8.30 |
| .249 | AVG | .243 |
| .428 | SLG | .393 |
| .748 | OPS | .712 |
| 3.89 | ERA | 4.47 |
| 7.81 | K/9 | 8.72 |
| 2.61 | BB/9 | 3.39 |
| 1.26 | HR/9 | 1.27 |
🚑 Cubs vs. Braves injuries
📺 Cubs vs. Braves game info
- When: Monday, Sept. 8
- First pitch: 7:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Truist Park (Atlanta)
- How to watch: MARQ, FDSNSO
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❓ Cubs vs. Braves FAQs
Who is favored to win Cubs vs. Braves?
The Cubs are -130 favorites to defeat the Braves on the road on Monday.
What is the run line for Cubs vs. Braves?
Chicago is a -1.5 run line favorite against Atlanta in Monday’s matchup.
What is the Over/Under for Cubs vs. Braves?
The total for Monday’s game between the Cubs and Braves is 8.5.
What are the best bets for Cubs vs. Braves?
My best bets for Monday’s Cubs vs. Braves game are Chicago to win (-130) and Shota Imanaga to record a win (+135).
When is the Cubs vs. Braves game?
First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET on Monday at Truist Park.
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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