The Atlanta Braves will look to avoid being swept by the Chicago Cubs in their series finale at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, September 3.
However, my top Braves vs. Cubs predictions and MLB picks anticipate the North Siders pulling away in a high-scoring game tonight, as they step in against struggling Atlanta SP Bryce Elder.
Braves vs Cubs prediction
Braves vs Cubs best bet: Over 8 (-120)
Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton has shifted into cruise control with a 6-1 record, 0.86 ERA, and 0.88 WHIP across his past eight starts.
Unfortunately, the run is saddled with unsustainable underlying numbers. Horton has held opposing hitters to a .208 BABIP while stranding runners at a 96.6% clip, and it’s further reinforced by his 4.08 xFIP during the heater.
The Atlanta Braves check out as a middling offense against righties (17th-ranked wOBA) and an overall 14th-ranked wOBA over the past 30 days, so I expect them to put numbers on the board against Horton.
On the flip side, the Chicago lineup is also eyeing a statistical correction to its 27th-ranked .265 BABIP, considering the Cubbies also rank fifth in barrel rate since the calendar flipped to August.
Braves righty Bryce Elder could be just what the doctor ordered, too.
He brings a confidence-shattering 5.85 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 4.24 xFIP while serving up a healthy 43.4% hard-hit rate ahead of tonight’s start.
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There’s plenty of room for negative regression from Horton before it’s a problem, and I expect the Chicago bats to tee off on Elder. Plus, the teams have combined for 20 runs through the first two games of the set.
Turning to Braves first baseman Matt Olson, he’s recorded a hit in seven of his past eight games while going 11-for-31 at the dish. The three-time All-Star also sports a solid .261 batting average, .374 wOBA, and .880 OPS against righties since joining Atlanta in 2022.
Horton has also allowed a .270 batting average to left-handed hitters compared to a .199 mark to righties.
Braves vs Cubs odds
- Moneyline: Atlanta +125 | Chicago -150
- Run line: Atlanta +1.5 (-170) | Chicago -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under: Over 8 (-120) | Under 8 (+100)
Braves vs Cubs trend
The Atlanta Braves have hit the Over in 29 of their last 50 games (+9.25 Units / 17% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Braves vs. Cubs.
How to watch Braves vs Cubs and game info
| Location | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 |
| First pitch | 7:40 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN South, Marquee |
| Braves starting pitcher | Bryce Elder (5-9, 5.85 ERA) |
| Cubs starting pitcher | Cade Horton (9-4, 2.92 ERA) |
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