Cubs vs Braves Prediction 9/3/25 MLB Picks Today

The Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs meet Wednesday in MLB action from Wrigley Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Cubs vs Braves Prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Atlanta Braves will send out Bryce Elder for the start here and Elder is 5-9 with a 5.85 ERA and 99 strikeouts this season. In his career, Elder is 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA and 5 strikeouts against the Cubs. The Chicago Cubs will send out Cade Horton here and Horton is 9-4 with a 2.92 ERA and 81 strikeouts this season. This will be Horton’s first career start against Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves Recap

The Atlanta Braves come into this game looking to rebound from their 4-3 loss at the hands of the Cubs on Tuesday to slip to 62-77 this season. After this series, the Braves will head home for a series against the Seattle Mariners.

Braves Drop 5 Of Their Last 6

Austin Riley has 108 hits including 16 home runs, 54 RBIs and 20 doubles but also has the dubious distinction of leading Atlanta with 128 strikeouts so far this season. Ozzie Albies has 123 hits with 13 home runs and 60 RBIs in addition to 12 stolen bases and Matt Olson has 142 hits with 36 doubles, 21 home runs and 77 RBIs of his own. Marcell Ozuna also has 95 hits with 20 home runs and 62 RBIs. Michael Harris II also has 130 hits with 21 doubles, 6 triples, 17 home runs and 73 RBIs and 15 stolen bases as well and Nick Allen has 8 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won eight of their last nine night games against the Cubs following a loss.
• The Cubs have lost nine of their last 12 games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 12 games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games against NL Central opponents following a road loss.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Matt Olson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last seven games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• Jarred Kelenic has hit a home run in four of his five previous road appearances against the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs Recap

The Chicago Cubs come into this game looking to add on to their win over Atlanta from Tuesday to sit at 80-59 on the year. After this series, the Cubs will welcome the Nationals to town.

Cubs Win 4 Of Their Last 5

Ian Happ has 111 hits with 26 doubles, 18 home runs and 63 RBIs. Kyle Tucker has 130 hits including 25 doubles, 4 triples, 21 home runs and 70 RBIs while Seiya Suzuki also has 124 hits with 29 doubles and 27 home runs and 89 RBIs of his own. Pete Crow-Armstrong also has contributed 129 hits, 34 doubles, 4 triples, 28 home runs and 83 RBIs as well this season. Dansby Swanson has added 21 home runs and 65 RBIs, while also having 144 strikeouts and Suzuki has 147 strikeouts so far this season. Crow-Armstrong also has a team-high 31 stolen bases while Nico Hoerner has 23 stolen bases this season. Tucker’s also added 25 stolen bases while Michael Busch has also chipped in 19 doubles, 3 triples, 26 home runs and 76 RBIs this season.

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Cubs have won eight of their last nine night games after playing the previous day.
• The Braves have lost each of their last five games against NL Central opponents.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four night games against NL Central opponents.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in three of their last four night games against NL East opponents.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Ian Happ has hit at least one home run in three of the Cubs’ last four games as favorites against NL East opponents.
• Ian Happ has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Cubs as favorites against NL opponents.
• Ian Happ has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances in night games.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks T9th in the league in Steals (31) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Braves’ last four night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Cubs’ last five night games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Cubs vs Braves Prediction

I’m backing Chicago here. I gave Atlanta the benefit of the doubt in this series before, the first two games of the set, but it wasn’t meant to be, and I don’t think it is here either. Elder may be pitching well right now, but I can attest to what Elder is fully capable of, and it’s not good. Horton, on the other side, has been fantastic this season, especially at Wrigley Field, and I think the Cubs pull off the sweep in this one. Give me Chicago here.