Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction for Tuesday September 2 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/02/2025, 12:00 AM ET

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The Atlanta Braves play the second game of a three-game series on the road Tuesday at Wrigley Field versus the Chicago Cubs. Atlanta is 62-75 following Sundayโ€™s 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Braves trail first-place Philadelphia in the National League East by 17 games. Atlanta is 11 games behind the third and final NL wild card spot. The MLB action is heating up make sure you are ready for the end of the year with our free MLB Picks.

Matt Olson is batting .269 with 21 home runs, 77 RBI, 142 hits, and an on-base percentage of .365 to lead Atlanta in each of the five categories. Marcell Ozuna is second in home runs with 20. Atlanta is batting .244 with a .394 slugging percentage. On Tuesday, Atlanta will send Joey Wentz to the mound. The left-hander is 5-4 with a 4.92 ERA, 67 Ks, and 36 BBs.

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The Chicago Cubs are 78-59 following Sundayโ€™s 6-5 loss to the Colorado Rockies, snapping a two-game winning streak by the Cubs. Chicago has lost four of the last six. Chicago trails first-place Milwaukee in the National League Central by 6.5 games, and the Cubs currently hold the first of three NL wild card spots.

Nico Hoerner is batting .289 with 143 hits to lead Chicago in both categories. Pete Crow-Armstrong leads Chicago in home runs with 28, while Seiya Suzuki leads in RBI with 89, and Kyle Tucker leads in on-base percentage at .383. Chicago is batting .250 with a .429 slugging percentage. On Tuesday, Chicago will send Shota Imanaga to the mound. The left-hander is 8-6 with a 3.08 ERA, 95 Ks, and 22 BBs.

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  • Atlanta is 4-6 in its last 9
  • The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Bravesโ€™ last 9
  • Chicago is 2-4 in its last 6
  • The UNDER has cashed in 8 of the Cubsโ€™ last 11 at home

Braves vs Cubs Pick & Prediction

Atlanta has won seven of its last nine head-to-head versus Chicago, and the Braves have won eight of the last 12 played on the road. Chicago is 2-4 in its last six overall and 2-5 in its last seven versus an opponent from the National League. Atlanta starter Joey Wentz has performed well in three of the last four outings, allowing nine runs across 21.1 Innings, but six of the runs were in one outing, and the other three stretched across three outings. Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves win 6-3.

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