Cubs vs. Braves Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 9

Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs take on Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. ET, in the second of a three-game series at Truist Park. The Braves have been listed as -109 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the favorite Cubs (-110). Chicago is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The over/under for the matchup has been set at 8.5 runs.

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Cubs-Braves game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Cubs vs. Braves Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:15 p.m. ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to watch on TV: FDSSO and MARQ

Cubs vs. Braves Prediction

• Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Braves 5
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Cubs 51%, Braves 49%

Cubs vs. Braves Betting Insights

• The Cubs have been favorites in 105 games this season and won 65 (61.9%) of those contests.
• Chicago has a record of 65-40 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -110 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 52.4% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
• The Braves have won in 16, or 32.7%, of the 49 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
• This year, Atlanta has won 15 of 48 games when listed as at least -109 or worse on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 52.2% chance of pulling out a win.

Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• The Cubs were the moneyline favorite for each of their last 10 games, and they finished 5-5 in those matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings (all had set totals), the Cubs combined with their opponents to go over the total four times.
• The Cubs have a 2-8-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Tucker is batting .270 with 25 doubles, four triples, 22 home runs and 86 walks.
• In all of MLB, Tucker is 53rd in home runs and 51st in RBI.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit 28 home runs to pace his team.
• Crow-Armstrong ranks 21st in home runs in baseball, and 24th in RBI.
• Nico Hoerner paces the Cubs with a team-best batting average of .291.
• Hoerner will look to build on his four-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is batting .300 with three doubles, a home run, two walks and two RBIs.
• Seiya Suzuki has put up 90 runs batted in to pace his team.
• Suzuki is riding a four-game hitting streak into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .200 with two walks and an RBI.

Cubs Team Props

Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves have played as underdogs in eight of their past 10 games and won three of those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Braves and their opponents have failed to hit the over seven times.
• The Braves have eight wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Matt Olson leads the squad with a batting average of .272, and paces the Braves in home runs, with 23 and runs batted in with 80.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Olson ranks 47th in homers and 29th in RBI.
• Olson carries a four-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .353 with two home runs, two walks and three RBIs.
• Albies is batting .242 with 21 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 50 walks.
• Among all MLB hitters, Albies is 107th in homers and 78th in RBI.
• Michael Harris II is hitting .244 with 22 doubles, six triples, 17 home runs and 14 walks.
• Marcell Ozuna is batting .225 with 15 doubles, 20 home runs and 87 walks.

Braves Team Props

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