Braves vs Cubs Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for September 28

Odds updated as of 3:30 PM

The Atlanta Braves will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action on Thursday.

Before checking out the MLB betting lines on FanDuel Sportsbook, we've got you covered, in terms of the vital info regarding this matchup.

Braves vs Cubs Game Info

• Atlanta Braves (102-56) vs. Chicago Cubs (82-76)
• Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023
• Time: 7:20 PM ET
• Venue: Truist Park -- Atlanta, Georgia
• Coverage: BSSO

Braves vs Cubs Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: ATL: (-138) | CHC: (+118)
• Spread: ATL: -1.5 (+140) | CHC: +1.5 (-170)
• Total: 9.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

Braves vs Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: AJ Smith-Shawver (Braves) - 0-0, 0.00 ERA vs Marcus Stroman (Cubs) - 10-8, 3.88 ERA

The Braves will give the ball to AJ Smith-Shawver and the Cubs will counter with Stroman (10-8, 3.88 ERA). Smith-Shawver did not appear in a game when his team was the moneyline favorite last season. The Cubs have gone 11-11-0 ATS in Stroman's 22 starts that had a set spread. The Cubs have a 5-4 record in Stroman's nine starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.

Braves vs Cubs Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cubs win (55.4%)

Braves vs Cubs Moneyline

• Chicago is a +118 underdog on the moneyline, while Atlanta is a -138 favorite at home.

Braves vs Cubs Spread

• The Braves are hosting the Cubs and are favored by 1.5 runs (+140 to cover) on the runline. Chicago is -170 to cover.

Braves vs Cubs Over/Under

• A combined run total of 9.5 has been set for Braves-Cubs on September 28, with the over at -110 and the under at -110.

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Braves vs Cubs Betting Trends

• The Braves have been victorious in 92, or 65.7%, of the 140 contests they have been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Atlanta has a record of 80-33 when favored by -138 or more this year.
• The Braves and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 86 of their 153 opportunities.
• In 153 games with a line this season, the Braves have a mark of 84-69-0 against the spread.
• The Cubs have been the moneyline underdog 64 total times this season. They've gone 28-36 in those games.
• When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +118 or longer, Chicago has gone 14-15 (48.3%).
• The Cubs have played in 151 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 75 times (75-71-5).
• The Cubs have collected a 71-80-0 record ATS this season (covering 47% of the time).

Braves Player Leaders

• Ronald Acuna Jr. has an OPS of 1.010, fueled by an OBP of .414 to go with a slugging percentage of .596. He has a .336 batting average, as well.
• Among qualifying batters in MLB, he is second in batting average, second in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging.
• Acuna will look for his 12th straight game with a hit in this matchup. During his last 10 outings he is batting .378 with two doubles, a triple, four home runs, a walk and seven RBI.
• Matt Olson has 168 hits, which ranks first among Atlanta batters this season. He's batting .281 with 83 extra-base hits. He's also slugging .602 with an on-base percentage of .388.
• Among all qualified, he is 20th in batting average, 10th in on-base percentage and third in slugging percentage.
• Olson has picked up at least one hit in four games in a row. In his last five games he is batting .333 with a double, four walks and two RBI.
• Ozzie Albies has 161 hits this season and has a slash line of .278/.331/.514.
• Albies has logged a hit or more in three straight games. In his last five games he is batting .364 with three doubles, a home run, a walk and four RBI.
• Austin Riley has 37 home runs, 98 RBI and a batting average of .280 this season.

Cubs Player Leaders

• Cody Bellinger has racked up 151 hits, a team-best for the Cubs. He's batting .310 and slugging .532 with an on-base percentage of .359.
• He ranks sixth in batting average, 27th in on-base percentage and ninth in slugging percentage among all qualified hitters in the majors.
• Nico Hoerner is slugging .386 to pace his team. He has a batting average of .284 with an on-base percentage of .349.
• Including all qualified players, he is 16th in batting average, 39th in on-base percentage and 113th in slugging percentage.
• Ian Happ has accumulated a team-best .361 on-base percentage.
• Seiya Suzuki has 29 doubles, six triples, 20 home runs and 57 walks while hitting .282.

Braves vs Cubs Head to Head

• 9/27/2023: 6-5 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -162, Underdog Moneyline: +136)
• 9/26/2023: 7-6 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -152, Underdog Moneyline: +128)
• 8/6/2023: 6-4 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -126, Underdog Moneyline: +108)
• 8/5/2023: 8-6 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -154, Underdog Moneyline: +130)
• 8/4/2023: 8-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -184, Underdog Moneyline: +154)
• 4/28/2022: 5-1 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -220, Underdog Moneyline: +184)
• 6/19/2022: 6-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -162, Underdog Moneyline: +136)
• 6/18/2022: 6-3 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -196, Underdog Moneyline: +164)
• 6/17/2022: 1-0 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -176, Underdog Moneyline: +148)
• 4/27/2022: 6-3 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -205, Underdog Moneyline: +172)

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