- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Venue: Truist Park, Cumberland, GA
- Broadcast: Braves.TV
- Betting Odds: Chicago (+125) Atlanta (-145)
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The Atlanta Braves (28-13) are set to host the Chicago Cubs (27-14) at Truist Park this Wednesday. The betting odds favor the Cubs at +125, while the Braves stand at -145. The over/under for the match is established at 8.5 runs. Expect to see Shota Imanaga and JR Ritchie as the starting pitchers.
This season, the Cubs boast a slugging percentage of .417, with 328 strikeouts and 191 walks recorded. They have garnered 198 RBIs and 351 hits, sitting on a .252 batting average. The Cubs have hit 65 doubles and sent 51 balls over the fence, totaling 215 runs with a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .347. Averaging 5.2 runs per game, the Cubs rank 3rd in Major League Baseball.
The Cubs’ pitching staff holds a season ERA of 3.81 (9th in MLB), having struck out 337 batters. They have allowed 50 home runs and a total of 168 runs (10th overall). Their pitchers have issued 129 walks, with a combined fielding independent pitching (FIP) of 4.21. Chicago’s hurlers have been hit for 309 base hits (7.6 per 9 innings) and logged 155 earned runs, yielding a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.20.
Relievers for the Cubs have appeared 42 times with runners on base, executing 40 entrances in high-pressure situations. The bullpen has collected 9 holds this season (30th in the league) and a save percentage of 60.0%. They have finished 27 save opportunities, successful in 9 while blowing 6 of 15 chances. The Cubs’ bullpen pitchers have inherited 59 runners this season, with 28.8% crossing the plate. A total of 122 relievers have been used this year.
Defensively, the Cubs have notched 1,098 putouts, 375 assists, and committed 20 errors. Their fielding percentage stands at .987, ranking 16th in the majors, and they’ve executed 30 double plays. The Cubs are converting 72.5% of balls in play into outs over 3,294 innings, placing them 3rd in MLB.
Imanaga has pitched 365 innings throughout his career, recording 344 strikeouts. With an ERA of 3.16 (128 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 0.997, he has surrendered 297 hits (7.3 hits per nine innings), while giving up 67 walks. Imanaga’s career record stands at 28-13, and he has faced 1,448 batters with a FIP of 3.11.
The Atlanta Braves boast an OBP of .334 and a batting average of .270 this season, having struck out 323 times (23rd in the league) and accumulated 383 hits. The Braves have smashed 57 home runs with 223 RBIs to their name, holding a slugging percentage of .450 and an impressive average of 5.56 runs per game (1st in MLB). They have also hit 73 doubles, drawn 129 walks, and tallied 228 runs scored.
On the pitching front, Atlanta’s staff has conceded 141 runs this season, amassing a team ERA of 3.14 (127 earned runs). They have allowed 41 home runs, with an average of 3.49 runs allowed per 9 innings (1st in the league). Their team WHIP sits at 1.159 alongside a FIP of 3.91 this season. Additionally, they hold a K/BB ratio of 8.90 (359 strikeouts to 142 walks) and lead the league in total hits allowed with 280.
The Braves’ relief pitchers show an inherited score percentage of 27.0% from 37 inherited runners. They have made 40 high-leverage appearances and entered 23 times with runners on base. Winning 25 out of 43 save opportunities, the Braves are 3rd overall with a save percentage of 81.3%, using 125 relievers throughout the season.
With a defensive efficiency of 73.4% over their 3,276 innings in play (1st in MLB), the Braves have turned 31 double plays and hold a .988 fielding percentage (8th in professional baseball). They have recorded 328 assists, 17 errors, and 1,092 putouts so far this season.
In his career, Ritchie has allowed 14 hits and achieved 13 strikeouts across 17 innings pitched. He holds a 1-0 record and a 3.68 ERA, yielding 7.4 hits per nine innings while allowing 7 earned runs. Ritchie’s WHIP is at 1.520 with a FIP of 3.6, possessing a K/BB ratio of 1.08 and facing 75 batters thus far.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Selection: Choose Atlanta (-145)
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