MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs (May 13, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (27-15) face the Atlanta Braves (29-13) at Truist Park on Wednesday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Shota Imanaga is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Ian Ritchie is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Cubs are favored to win at -143, while the Braves are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Cubs (+119) have a 20-22 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (-143) hold a record of 30-12.
- The Cubs have a 23-17-2 O/U record this season (meaning 23 games have gone over the total runs line, 17 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Braves have an 18-19-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 5.5 (1st).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (9th 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 .248 (ranking 6th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .272 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 59 (2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 52 (T6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 200 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 228 RBIs to rank 1st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have an earned run average of 3.11 this season (1st in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.85 (11th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 342 this season, ranking 19th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 11th for total strikeouts, recording 368.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .207 against the Braves this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .230 (9th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 7-7-28 | 5-3-15 | 2-4-13 | 6-3-19 | 1-4-9 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Braves | 11-11-20 | 5-3-11 | 6-8-9 | 8-11-14 | 3-0-6 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Cubs are -154 to lead after three innings, while the Braves are +120.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 21-12-9 | 13-5-5 | 8-7-4 | 16-6-6 | 5-6-3 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Braves | 20-15-7 | 10-6-3 | 10-9-4 | 16-11-6 | 4-4-1 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 28-14 in Cubs games this season. The Braves have an 18-24 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 5-2 victory over the Cubs at Truist Park yesterday. Mike Yastrzemski was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs.
