Cubs vs Braves Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Sept. 8

Odds updated as of 5:12 p.m.

On Monday in MLB, the Chicago Cubs are playing the Atlanta Braves.

We've got you covered, in terms of the vital info regarding this matchup before you take a look at the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Cubs vs Braves Game Info

• Chicago Cubs (81-62) vs. Atlanta Braves (64-79)
• Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
• Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
• Venue: Truist Park -- Atlanta, Georgia
• Coverage: FDSSO and MARQ

Cubs vs Braves Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: CHC: (-116) | ATL: (-102)
• Spread: CHC: -1.5 (+140) | ATL: +1.5 (-170)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)

Cubs vs Braves Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Shota Imanaga (Cubs) - 9-6, 3.15 ERA vs Bryce Elder (Braves) - 6-9, 5.54 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Shota Imanaga (9-6) to the mound, while Bryce Elder (6-9) will take the ball for the Braves. Imanaga's team is 9-11-0 against the spread this season in his starts. Imanaga's team has been victorious in 61.5% of the games he's started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 8-5. The Braves have gone 14-9-0 ATS in Elder's 23 starts with a set spread. The Braves have a 4-8 record in Elder's 12 starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.

Cubs vs Braves Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cubs win (55.1%)

Cubs vs Braves Moneyline

• Atlanta is the underdog, -102 on the moneyline, while Chicago is a -116 favorite despite being on the road.

Cubs vs Braves Spread

• The Cubs are at the Braves and are favored by 1.5 runs (+140 to cover) on the runline. Atlanta is -170 to cover.

Cubs vs Braves Over/Under

• A combined run total of 8.5 has been set for Cubs-Braves on Sept. 8, with the over at -114 and the under at -106.

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Cubs vs Braves Betting Trends

• The Cubs have been chosen as favorites in 98 games this year and have walked away with the win 62 times (63.3%) in those games.
• Chicago has a record of 61-35 when favored by -116 or more this year.
• The Cubs' games have gone over the total in 65 of their 139 opportunities.
• The Cubs have an against the spread record of 63-76-0 in 139 games with a line this season.
• The Braves have a 14-33 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 29.8% of those games).
• Atlanta is 10-30 (winning just 25% of its games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of -102 or longer.
• The Braves have played in 137 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 60 times (60-69-8).
• The Braves have put together a 60-77-0 record against the spread this season.

Cubs Player Leaders

• Kyle Tucker has 132 hits this season and a team-best OBP of .381. He has a .270 batting average and a slugging percentage of .472.
• Among qualified hitters in MLB, his batting average ranks 42nd, his on-base percentage ranks eighth, and he is 39th in slugging.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong leads Chicago in total hits (133) this season while batting .254 with 67 extra-base hits. He's slugging .496 with an on-base percentage of .293.
• His batting average is 87th among qualified players, his on-base percentage 137th, and his slugging percentage 22nd.
• Crow-Armstrong enters this game looking to extend his three-game hit streak. During his last five outings he is batting .250 with a double, three walks and two RBIs.
• Nico Hoerner leads Chicago in slugging percentage (.387) powered by 35 extra-base hits.
• Hoerner has recorded at least one base hit in three games in a row. In his last five games he is batting .350 with two doubles, a home run, two walks and two RBIs.
• Seiya Suzuki is batting .243 with a .322 OBP and 90 RBI for Chicago this season.
• Suzuki enters this game on a three-game hitting streak. During his last five outings he is hitting .158 with three walks and an RBI.

Braves Player Leaders

• Matt Olson has accumulated a team-best OBP (.367) and slugging percentage (.460), while pacing the Braves in hits (148, while batting .270).
• Including all qualified players, he ranks 42nd in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 15th and he is 51st in slugging.
• Olson enters this game on a three-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is batting .313 with a triple, a home run, three walks and two RBIs.
• Ozzie Albies is hitting .242 with 21 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 50 walks. He's slugging .370 with an on-base percentage of .309.
• He is 114th in batting average, 118th in on-base percentage and 138th in slugging percentage in MLB.
• Michael Harris II is hitting .244 with 22 doubles, six triples, 17 home runs and 14 walks.
• Marcell Ozuna has 15 doubles, 20 home runs and 87 walks while hitting .227.

Cubs vs Braves Head to Head

• 9/3/2025: 5-1 ATL (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -148, Underdog Moneyline: +126)
• 9/2/2025: 4-3 CHC (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -174, Underdog Moneyline: +146)
• 9/1/2025: 7-6 CHC (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -120, Underdog Moneyline: +102)
• 5/23/2024: 3-0 ATL (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -116, Underdog Moneyline: -102)
• 5/22/2024: 9-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -134, Underdog Moneyline: +114)
• 5/21/2024: 4-3 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 11.5, Favorite Moneyline: -126, Underdog Moneyline: +108)
• 5/15/2024: 7-1 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -184, Underdog Moneyline: +154)
• 5/14/2024: 7-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -196, Underdog Moneyline: +164)
• 5/13/2024: 2-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)
• 9/28/2023: 5-3 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)

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