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On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves (102-56) are hosting the Chicago Cubs (82-76), at 7:20 PM ET. The Braves have taken three straight. A.J. Smith-Shawver (1-0) will start for the Braves, and Marcus Stroman (10-8) for the Cubs.
The oddsmakers have spoken, making the Braves (-150) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Cubs (+126) at home. The contest has an over/under set at 9.5.
Braves vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-150)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -111)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSO
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | 15-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Max Fried | 15-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Collin McHugh | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Yonny Chirinos | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Nick Anderson | 60-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Mike Soroka | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Dylan Lee | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Daysbel Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Sam Hilliard | 60-Day Injured List | Heel |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Michael Fulmer | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Adbert Alzolay | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Brad Boxberger | 15-Day Injured List | Right Forearm |
| Brandon Hughes | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Nick Burdi | 60-Day Injured List | Appendix |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Braves and Cubs
These teams meet again after the Braves beat the Cubs 6-5 yesterday. Jesse Chavez earned the win for the Braves (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K), and Ozzie Albies led the way offensively (3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI). Daniel Palencia (0.1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have entered the game as favorites 144 times this season and won 94, or 65.3%, of those games. Atlanta has a record of 75-30 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -150 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 60% chance of a victory for the Braves. So far this season, Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 90 of their 158 games with a total. The Braves are 82-76-0 ATS in their 158 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 155 | .336 (2) | .414 (1) | .596 (4) | 5.7% (12) | 11.3% (6) | 10.8% (29) |
| Matt Olson | 158 | .281 (20) | .388 (10) | .602 (3) | 7.5% (1) | 23.3% (95) | 14.5% (7) |
| Ozzie Albies | 144 | .278 (29) | .331 (64) | .514 (15) | 5.2% (18) | 16.1% (27) | 6.6% (99) |
| Austin Riley | 155 | .279 (25) | .344 (42) | .512 (16) | 5.3% (17) | 24% (101) | 8.3% (77) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 140 | .272 (44) | .343 (45) | .544 (7) | 6.4% (5) | 22.6% (87) | 9.6% (56) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won in 29, or 44.6%, of the 65 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Chicago has been victorious 14 times in 24 chances when named as an underdog of at least +126 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 44.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in 78 of their 158 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 158 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 76-82-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 127 | .310 (6) | .359 (27) | .532 (9) | 4.8% (24) | 15.7% (23) | 7.2% (90) |
| Nico Hoerner | 148 | .283 (16) | .347 (40) | .384 (116) | 1.3% (130) | 12.2% (8) | 7.2% (90) |
| Ian Happ | 155 | .248 (101) | .361 (25) | .428 (81) | 2.9% (93) | 22% (77) | 14.5% (7) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 134 | .282 (18) | .353 (34) | .484 (30) | 3.5% (66) | 22.5% (84) | 10% (45) |
| Dansby Swanson | 144 | .249 (100) | .330 (66) | .423 (87) | 3.5% (66) | 24.3% (104) | 10.2% (40) |
Braves vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Braves vs. Cubs is the Braves (-150 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over on 9.5 runs.