- Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Betting Odds: Atlanta Braves (+110) Chicago Cubs (-130)
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The Atlanta Braves, boasting a record of 88-62, are heading to Wrigley Field this Tuesday to battle the Chicago Cubs, who sit at 83-67. The odds for this exciting matchup see Atlanta at +110 while Chicago stands at -130, with a total set at 8 runs. Starters for this game will be Martin Perez and Kevin Gausman.
This season, the Braves have recorded a slugging percentage of .410, being struck out 1,211 times while drawing walks 431 times. They have achieved a total of 663 RBIs, alongside 1,253 hits, leading to a .247 batting average. Atlanta has hit 238 doubles and launched 188 home runs, accumulating 693 runs with an on-base percentage of .311. Overall, the Braves score an average of 4.6 runs per game, which ranks them 8th in the league.
With a team ERA of 3.59 (3rd in MLB), the Braves’ pitchers have fanned 1,258 batters this season. The pitching staff has given up 166 home runs and 577 runs in total (4th in the league). Their walk count stands at 499, while the FIP of the group is at 4.08. Overall, Atlanta has tallied 1,161 hits allowed (averaging 7.8 hits per 9 innings) and allowed 532 earned runs. The team boasts a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.52 with a cumulative WHIP of 1.25.
In total, 466 relievers have taken the mound this season. The bullpen has inherited 164 base runners, with 22.0% scoring. Collectively, they have achieved 100 holds (3rd in MLB). Braves pitchers have faced runners on base 114 times and have had 168 high-leverage appearances, with 46 saves recorded and 19 blown saves from 65 chances. The Braves’ relief pitchers maintain a 70.8% save rate, participating in 170 save situations.
Atlanta has converted 71.4% of balls put into play into outs over their 11,997 innings, ranking them 6th in MLB. They have made 3,999 putouts, 1,240 assists, committing 64 errors, and holding a fielding percentage of .988, also placing them 6th in the major leagues with a total of 124 double plays.
Martin Perez has pitched 1,762 innings in his career, accumulating 1,251 strikeouts. His career ERA stands at 4.32 (allowing 845 earned runs), and his WHIP is 1.421. Perez has conceded 1,858 hits (9.5 hits per 9 innings) while issuing 646 walks, holding a career record of 99-102 and a FIP of 4.25 against 7,617 batters faced.
The Chicago Cubs have achieved an on-base percentage of .339 and a batting average of .251 for the year. They have been struck out 1,255 times (15th in MLB) and have tallied 1,293 hits. This season, the Cubs have hit 207 home runs and recorded 755 RBIs. Their slugging percentage is .430, averaging 5.33 runs per game (1st in MLB). They have also hit 255 doubles, taken 631 walks, and scored 799 runs.
On the pitching side, the Cubs have allowed 661 runs this season, maintaining an ERA of 4.19 (with 623 earned runs). They have surrendered 223 long balls and give up an average of 4.44 runs per 9 innings (12th in MLB). The team holds a WHIP of 1.270 with a FIP of 4.70 this year, and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 7.80 (1,161 strikeouts to 462 walks). They rank 17th in MLB for total hits allowed, with 1,238.
The Cubs’ relievers have inherited 211 runners, with a scoring percentage of 32.7%. Their pitchers entered 145 high-leverage situations and faced runners on in 150 instances. Through 117 save situations, the bullpen has achieved 51 holds while blowing 26 saves; they currently rank 25th in MLB with a save rate of 55.9%, with 480 relief pitchers utilized this season.
In 12,051 innings played, the Cubs maintain a defensive efficiency of 71.9% (3rd in MLB). They have turned 113 double plays and possess a fielding percentage of .990 (1st in the majors). The Cubs have recorded 1,416 assists, committed 55 errors, and achieved 4,017 putouts this season.
Kevin Gausman, with a career record of 116-115, holds a 3.84 ERA and has allowed 8.7 hits per 9 innings. His K/BB ratio is 3.67, having opposed 8,152 batters throughout his MLB journey. Gausman has conceded 833 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.241 and a FIP of 3.8. In total, he has allowed 1,875 hits across 1,950 innings pitched while collecting 1,998 strikeouts.
Who will claim victory tonight: will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago (-130)
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