MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs (May 12, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (27-14) face the Atlanta Braves (28-13) at Truist Park on Tuesday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Colin Rea is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Grant Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -131, while the Cubs are at +109. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Cubs (-186) have a 20-21 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (+153) hold a record of 29-12.
- The Cubs have a 23-16-2 O/U record this season (meaning 23 games have gone over the total runs line, 16 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Braves have an 18-18-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 5.6 (1st).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (8th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.4 runs (1st).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Cubs are at .252 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .270 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 57 (2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 51 (T6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 198 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 223 RBIs to rank 1st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have an earned run average of 3.14 this season (1st in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.81 (9th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 337 this season, ranking 19th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 11th for total strikeouts, recording 359.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .210 against the Braves this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .227 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 7-7-27 | 5-3-15 | 2-4-12 | 6-3-19 | 1-4-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| Braves | 11-11-19 | 5-3-10 | 6-8-9 | 8-11-13 | 3-0-6 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Cubs are +100 to lead after three innings, while the Braves are -130.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 21-11-9 | 13-5-5 | 8-6-4 | 16-6-6 | 5-5-3 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Braves | 19-15-7 | 9-6-3 | 10-9-4 | 15-11-6 | 4-4-1 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 27-14 in Cubs games this season. The Braves have a 17-24 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded an upset 3-2 victory over the Braves at Truist Park when these teams last met on September 10, 2025. Nico Hoerner led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.
