MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves (September 15, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (88-63) face the Chicago Cubs (84-67) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Martin Perez is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Kevin Gausman is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. 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 -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Braves (-181) have an 81-70 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+149) hold a record of 75-76.
- The Braves have a 68-73-10 O/U record this season (meaning 68 games have gone over the total runs line, 73 have gone under and 10 have resulted in a push). The Cubs have an 82-64-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 5.3 (1st).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (12th).
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 Braves are at .247 (ranking 11th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .251 (6th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 208 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 189 (T7th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 666 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 762 RBIs to rank 1st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.18 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.62 (4th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 1262 this season, ranking 13th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 1170.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .245 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .233 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 35-32-84 | 24-11-43 | 11-21-40 | 27-24-57 | 8-8-27 | 0-0-1 | 2-3-5 |
| Cubs | 35-31-85 | 24-16-36 | 11-15-49 | 30-18-56 | 5-13-29 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 60-57-34 | 40-24-14 | 20-33-19 | 51-34-23 | 9-23-11 | 0-0-1 | 0-8-2 |
| Cubs | 60-47-44 | 39-20-17 | 21-27-27 | 50-27-27 | 10-20-17 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 77-74 in Braves games this season. The Cubs have an 80-71 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 7-3 victory over the Braves at Wrigley Field yesterday. Pete Crow-Armstrong dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 4 RBIs.
