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Atlanta (62-76) at Chi. Cubs (79-59)
- When: Sep 2 2025, 7:40 PM
- Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago
- Where to watch: FDSSO
Chicago Looks to Keep Rolling as Imanaga Faces Wentz
Moneyline: Milwaukee (-156)
Runline: Milwaukee -1.5 (+136)
Total: 9.0
Atlanta Braves: Searching for Signs of Life
The Braves stroll into Wrigley Field like a guy who forgot to study for the exam and hopes the teacher calls in sick. At 62-76, Atlanta is clinging to the bottom half of the NL East and trying to convince themselves that math still works in their favor. Spoiler: it doesn’t.
On the road, they’ve been uglier than a gas station hot dog, sitting at 29-43. They win when they score five or more runs, but let’s be honest, so does every beer league softball team. Ozzie Albies (.236 with 13 homers) has been about as consistent as your Wi-Fi during a thunderstorm, and Matt Olson has shown flashes but nothing enough to terrify opposing pitchers lately.
Joey Wentz gets the call with his 5-4 record and 4.92 ERA, a stat line that screams “middle-of-the-road guy you pick in fantasy when you’ve already given up on the season.” Braves fans are hoping Wentz pulls a rabbit out of his hat; unfortunately, he usually pulls out a walk instead.
Chicago Cubs: Wrigley’s Wild Ride
The Cubs, on the other hand, look like the kid who did study and brought an extra pencil just to flex. Sitting at 79-59, they’re second in the NL Central and loving life at home with a 42-25 record at Wrigley.
Shota Imanaga is set to pitch, bringing his 3.08 ERA and slick 0.93 WHIP to the party. Translation: he doesn’t hand out free passes, and when he’s on the mound, hitters feel like they’re swinging with pool noodles.
Offensively, Pete Crow-Armstrong has been steady, slugging 28 homers and 83 RBIs, proving that the future is now for Chicago. Kyle Tucker’s bat has also been sizzling hotter than Wrigley’s rooftop grills, and the Cubs are finding ways to score without relying solely on the long ball, a recipe for wins in September.
The Gambling Angle & Prediction
MyBookie have Chicago at -175 on the moneyline with the total sitting at 8.0 runs. Considering the Braves’ struggles away from home and the Cubs’ home-field dominance, it feels like Chicago’s game to lose. Atlanta might hang around for a few innings, but once Imanaga settles in, the Wrigley faithful will be singing louder than ever.
Final Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Braves 3
Bets Bet: Chi. Cubs -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over 8.0 (-114)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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