The first two games of the series have been thrilling ends, with the home team, Atlanta Braves, winning both games. The two wins of the Braves have moved them to 102-56, which seals the deal on the top seed in the National League postseason.
The Braves will await the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers and whoever grabs the 6th seed in the National League.
That sixth seed could be the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs are now 82-76 and have dropped into a tie with the Marlins with four games to go. The Marlins hold the tiebreaker over Chicago.
Looking at the MLB schedule, we should be in for one of the better games today. Let’s take a look at our Cubs vs Braves betting analysis.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
Cubs vs. Braves Information
Before our Cubs vs Braves betting analysis, here is some information on the game:
Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves
Location of the game: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 28. 7:20 pm EST.
How to Watch: BSSO
Recent Scores
Chicago Cubs
- Sunday, September 24th, 2023: 4-3 win over Colorado Rockies
- Tuesday, September 26th, 2023: 7-6 loss at Atlanta Braves
- Wednesday, September 27th, 2023: 6-5 loss at Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
- Sunday, September 24th, 2023: 8-5 win at Washington Nationals
- Tuesday, September 26th, 2023: 7-6 win vs. Chicago Cubs
- Wednesday, September 27th, 2023: 6-5 win vs. Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Betting Analysis
Before making our MLB Picks, take a look at the most up-to-date betting odds for one of our favorite MLB games of the day.
- Moneyline: Atlanta Braves -148, Chicago Cubs +124
- Runline: Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+130), Chicago Cubs +1.5 (-155)
- Total: 9.5
Cubs vs. Braves Betting Preview
If MLB standings are anything to go by, we are in for an exciting game.
The Cubs have seen their bullpen blow leads the last two nights to put them in the spot they are now in. The Cubs team earned run average has risen over the last few weeks, and now 14th in the league at 4.08. The starting pitching has been solid almost all season, as they rank 4th with 71 quality starts.
Marcus Stroman will get the start for the Chicago Cubs here. Stroman made a start on September 23rd against Colorado and lasted just three innings, allowing five hits and three runs against the Rockies. On the season, Stroman is 10-8 on the season, with an ERA of 3.88. The Chicago Cubs score for today will depend greatly on how well Stroman can bounce back.
Cody Bellinger is having a monster season for the Cubs. Bellinger needs four home runs to get to 30 and four more runs batted in to reach 100. He also leads the team with a .310 batting average. The Cubs as a team are hitting .255, which is 10th in the league.
Braves’ Home Sweet Home
AJ Smith-Shawver is on the mound for the Braves. He has thrown just 21.2 innings this season. He holds a 1-0 record with a 4.57 earned run average. AJ Smith-Shawver has struck out 18 batters and walked 10. The last time he pitched was July 30th, as he made his third start of the season.
Atlanta has been terrific at home this season, as they picked up their 50th win last night. The Braves have won three in a row against MLB teams, scoring seven runs per game during that time. The Braves are the top hitting team in all of Major League Baseball. Atlanta has a .275 batting average and has scored a league-high 922 runs.
Looking at the MLB player stats, Ronald Acuna stole his 70th base of the season on Wednesday to join the 40-70 club. The Braves slugger will win the National League MVP with his .336 batting average.
Matt Olson is going to be the National League Homerun king, as he sits at 53 and also leads the league with 134 runs batted in. The Atlanta Braves schedule in the postseason will see some off days as they wait for their opponent.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Betting Prediction
The Cubs may have the pitching advantage here when it comes to starters, but Stroman has not been himself as of late. Look for another struggle despite Atlanta sitting some of their top bats in this game. The Cubs are playing tight and will take another really hurtful loss here.
- Barring any late additions to the MLB injury report, we are betting the Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+130) with their offense and the Cubs struggling to get runs across on Thursday.
That’s our Cubs vs Braves betting analysis for this game on Thursday!
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