Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, September 2, 2025
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves will take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, and we have you ready to go with our Braves vs. Cubs prediction. First pitch from the Windy City is at 7:40 p.m. ET.
This is the first series of the season between these NL opponents. Atlanta is 7-3 in its last ten meetings with Chicago. The under was 6-4 in those ten games. If you want the Braves vs. Cubs prediction, read on and check out our MLB Predictions to beat the sportsbooks!
*Article published before the conclusion of Monday's game.
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Braves have struggled on the road
Atlanta (62-75 SU, 63-73 RL, and 62-65-9 O/U) lost three of four games against Philadelphia in its previous series. The Braces are 4-6 in their last ten games (the over/under was split 5-5).
Atlanta will start left-hander Joey Wentz tomorrow against Chicago. In his previous outing, the 27-year-old surrendered one run on four hits with five strikeouts in a 6.2-inning win against Miami. He is 5-4 with a 4.92 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 34 appearances (78.2 IP) this year, including 3-2 with a 3.02 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 17 road outings (44.2 IP).
The Braves have been competitive at Truist Park (33-33), but they haven't been able to sustain their momentum when they leave town. Atlanta is 29-42 on the road in 2025, with their pitching being the main culprit (4.53 ERA in away games). The Braves won't be making the postseason this season, but will the front office be busy in the free agency market this offseason?
Atlanta Braves Baseball Injury Report: No recent injuries to report for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
Can Chicago turn it on to win the NL Central?
Chicago (78-59 SU, 63-74 RL, and 62-64-11 ATS) won two of three games against Colorado in its previous series. The Cubs are 5-5 in their last ten games (the under was 6-4).
Chicago will turn to southpaw Shota Imanaga tomorrow against Atlanta. In his previous outing, the 32-year-old gave up three runs and five hits in seven frames against San Francisco. He is 8-6 with a 3.08 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 20 starts (117.0 IP) this season, including 3-2 with a 2.96 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in nine starts at Wrigley Field (54.2 IP).
The Cubs are one of the top contenders in the National League after racing out to a 57-39 record in the first half of the season. They haven't been as successful since the All-Star break, though, going 21-20. With Milwaukee red-hot, Chicago has fallen 6.5 games back in the NL Central standings. Can they recover in time to win the division?
Chicago Cubs Baseball Injury Report: No recent injuries to report for Tuesday's game against the Braves.
Braves ML (5 Units)
Imanaga has struggled against the Braves, who rank top ten in BABIP against left-handers this season. Current Atlanta hitters have a .389 BA, .556 SLG, and .448 wOBA against him (21 combined plate appearances). While he's a tough pitcher to bet against, I like Atlanta's odds. Wentz has been efficient on the road and has a 3.67 ERA in the second half of the season, down significantly from the first half (6.32). The Cubs' offense has been less productive since the All-Star break (22nd in wRC+), too.
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Under (4 Units)
Chicago is slashing .235 BA/.307 OBP/.387 SLG/.694 OPS in the second half of the season, scoring 4.0 runs per game. That's a significant decrease from the first half (5.3 runs per game). I won't be shocked if they continue to struggle against Wentz, who was locked in during his last outing. If the Cubs' offense is held in check, I believe there will be value betting on the under. Imanaga is tough to score against, and the Chicago bullpen is usually reliable, ranking just outside the top ten in ERA this season.
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