In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Cubs Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 2nd at the Wrigley Field in the second game of this series, with the Cubs having the 1-0 lead. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Preview
The Chicago Cubs have a 79-59 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the NL Central. The Cubs have a 42-25 home record and are 63-64 in over/under. They are coming off a 7-6 home victory over the Braves, and are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games and are playing the Braves and the Nationals next.
The Cubs have a .250 batting average this season, .320 OBP and .430 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 3.88 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs with 144 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .289 batting average. Seiya Suzuki leads the team in RBI, with 89, adding a team-high 28 home runs.
Shota Imanaga (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, and he has an 8-6 record, 3.08 ERA and 0.93 WHIP.
Atlanta Braves Preview
The Atlanta Braves have a 62-76 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the NL East. The Braves have a 29-43 road record and 63-65 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-7 road defeat by the Cubs, and are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games and are playing the Cubs and the Mariners next.
The Braves have a .244 batting average this season, .321 OBP and .393 Slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 4.39 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. Matt Olson leads the Braves with 143 hits, and he is also the team’s best hitter with a .269 batting average. He also leads the team in RBI, with 77, while Marcell Ozuna leads the team in home runs with 21.
Joey Wentz (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves, and he has a 5-4 record, 4.92 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won each of their last six night games after going to extra innings.
- The Braves have lost each of their last four games against NL Central opponents.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Tuesday games as underdogs.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in five of their last six night games against NL East opponents.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home night games.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last nine Tuesday games against opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last eight night games against the Cubs following a loss.
- The Cubs have lost each of their last six night games against the Braves following a win.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 11 games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last eight night games against NL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Braves have won the first inning in three of their last four games against NL Central opponents.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against the Cubs.
Total Runs Facts
- Four of the Cubs’ last five games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Braves’ last five night games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Cubs’ last seven home games against NL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Braves’ last 11 games as underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (360).
- The Cubs rank 3rd in the league for steals this season (138).
- The Braves rank 3rd in the league for walks this season (497).
- The Braves rank T26th in the league for steals this season (68).
Braves vs Cubs Prediction
The Braves are 7-3 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings against the Cubs, and are 2-1 in their last three visits in Chicago. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.
In this Braves vs Cubs Prediction, the Cubs are coming as -180 home favorites. Imanaga takes the mound for the Cubs, which gives them the pitching advantage. Imanaga has been elite this season and even better at home, with a 2.96 home ERA, and he is coming into this matchup in good form, with a 2.65 ERA across his last five starts. Chicago has a better bullpen and the league’s 4th-best offense, so I expect them to get the job done today at home.