Braves vs Cubs Prediction 9/14/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Monday, September 14th at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 88-62 this season after they won two out of three against the Phillies by scores of 6-5, 12-2, and 4-9. In game three, Atlanta tied the game at two in the seventh inning, but they allowed the next seven runs for the loss. The Braves recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Olson, who went 3-5 with one home run and three RBIs. Holmes allowed five hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Lee picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Atlanta lost two out of three against the Rays and split four games with the Phillies. 

This season, Atlanta has a 3.59 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 693 runs with a .247 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 39 home runs and 85 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 23 home runs and 75 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Reynaldo Lopez, who is 4-4 with a 4.13 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP over 76.1 innings pitched this season. 

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 83-67 this year after they won two out of three against the Pirates by scores of 12-2, 4-3, and 3-4. In game three, Chicago blew a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning and couldn’t bounce back in the loss. The Cubs recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Amaya, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Boyd allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Civale threw two innings in relief. Prior to that series, Chicago lost all three against the Brewers, but did win two out of three against the Marlins before that. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.19 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .245 opponent batting average, while they have scored 799 runs with a .251 batting average and a .339 on base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led the Cubs with 41 home runs and 98 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added 18 home runs and 66 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is David Peterson, who is 7-8 with a 5.28 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP over 131.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Cubs have won each of their last seven night games against NL East opponents.
• The Braves have lost each of their last eight Monday games as road underdogs against NL opponents.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last six Monday games.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have led after 3 innings in eight of their last 10 games at Wrigley Field.
• The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Cubs following a loss.
• The Cubs have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites against NL opponents.
• The Braves have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Cubs.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as home favorites after playing the previous day.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Braves’ last six games against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Nine of the last 10 games between the Braves and Cubs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Cubs’ last 10 games as favorites against NL East opponents.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Braves’ last four night games at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• David Peterson has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his five previous appearances with his team as a favorite against the Braves.
• Ian Happ has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 12 games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
• Tyrone Taylor has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with his team as a favorite against the Braves.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.562) this season.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Ozzie Albies has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last two games at Wrigley Field.
• Reynaldo Lopez has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances in night games.
• Matt Olson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last nine Monday games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Michael Harris ranks T9th in the league in Hits (159) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cubs rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (755).
• The Cubs rank 1st in the league for slugging percentage this season (.430).
• The Braves rank 4th in the league for ERA this season (3.59).
• The Braves rank 4th in the league for runs allowed this season (577).

Braves vs Cubs Prediction 

Atlanta comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they haven’t been great on the road this season. The Braves are 37-35 at home this year, while the Cubs are 43-32 at home. Chicago has lost three of their last five and they are 10 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. The Cubs are starting Peterson, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts, while Lopez has allowed 4+ earned runs in three of his last five outings. Take the Cubs to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Cubs ML