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MLBThu 17 Sept, 02:40 EATWrigley Field

Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs prediction

Atlanta BravesAway52%to win
4 : 8final score
Chicago CubsHome48%to win
Shujaa safe tipBraves +2.51.41

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip71%
Braves +2.5Most likely to win
Fair 1.411 unitlost
Bold tip45%
Braves to winBigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.231 unitlost

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs is Atlanta Braves to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project Atlanta Braves 4.5 and Chicago Cubs 4.6. Our best bet is Braves +2.5 at 1.41.

Cubs rest between games-5%Braves rest between games-5%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Chicago CubsLWLWW
  • Lv Atlanta Braves3-6
  • Wv Atlanta Braves7-3
  • Lv Pittsburgh Pirates3-4
  • Wv Pittsburgh Pirates4-3
  • Wv Pittsburgh Pirates12-2
Atlanta BravesWLLWW
  • Wat Chicago Cubs6-3
  • Lat Chicago Cubs3-7
  • Lv Philadelphia Phillies4-9
  • Wv Philadelphia Phillies12-2
  • Wv Philadelphia Phillies6-5

In numbers, Cubs red and Braves green

40%Win rate60%
5.9Runs scored per game4.2
5.0Runs conceded per game4.0
50% homeHome and away50% away

Last meetings

  • Chicago Cubs3-6Atlanta Braves
  • Chicago Cubs7-3Atlanta Braves
  • Atlanta Braves0-2Chicago Cubs
  • Atlanta Braves4-1Chicago Cubs
  • Atlanta Braves5-2Chicago Cubs

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
CubsBraves
20Games played20
8Wins12
12Losses8
118Runs scored84
101Runs conceded80
5.9Scored per game4.2
5.0Conceded per game4.0
6W 6LHome record8W 4L
2W 6LAway record4W 4L

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

Spread and total

Chance and fair price
Cubs -2.529%3.48
Cubs -1.537%2.68
Cubs -0.547%2.14
Cubs +0.556%1.78
Cubs +1.565%1.53
Over 7.5 runs64%1.56
Over 8.5 runs55%1.81
Over 9.5 runs46%2.17
Over 10.5 runs37%2.68
Over 11.5 runs29%3.44

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Match preview

Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs: Atlanta Braves shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Chicago Cubs 48% and Atlanta Braves 52%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Chicago Cubs won 3 of their last 5 and Atlanta Braves won 3 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Chicago Cubs won 6 of their last 12 games at home. Atlanta Braves won 4 of their last 8 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Chicago Cubs score 5.9 runs a game and let in 5.0. Atlanta Braves score 4.2 and let in 4.0. Their recent games average 10.9 and 8.2 runs in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 5 meetings, Chicago Cubs won 2 and Atlanta Braves won 3. The last one ended Chicago Cubs 3, Atlanta Braves 6.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Braves +2.5 has a 71% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Chicago Cubs form

Chicago Cubs have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 118 runs scored and 101 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 6 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, W, W, newest first.

Atlanta Braves form

Atlanta Braves have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 84 runs scored and 80 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 4 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, W, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 5 times in our records. Chicago Cubs won 2, Atlanta Braves won 3. Last time out it finished Chicago Cubs 3, Atlanta Braves 6.

Our call

We expect Atlanta Braves to score about 4.5 runs and Chicago Cubs about 4.6. That points to Atlanta Braves to win. Our safest bet is Braves +2.5 at 1.41. Our bold bet is Braves to win at 2.23.

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs?

Our prediction for Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs is Atlanta Braves to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project Atlanta Braves 4.5 and Chicago Cubs 4.6. Our best bet is Braves +2.5 at 1.41.

What is the projected score for Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs?

We project Atlanta Braves 4.5 and Chicago Cubs 4.6, about 9.1 runs in total.

How are Chicago Cubs playing?

Chicago Cubs have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 118 runs scored and 101 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 6 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, W, W, newest first.

How are Atlanta Braves playing?

Atlanta Braves have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 84 runs scored and 80 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 4 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, W, W, newest first.

What happened when Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves last met?

It ended Chicago Cubs 3, Atlanta Braves 6. In the last 5 meetings Chicago Cubs won 2 and Atlanta Braves won 3.

What is the best bet for Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs?

Braves +2.5 at 1.41, with a 71% chance.

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