Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Prediction for Monday September 8 2025
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Truist Park will play host to a Monday night MLB clash between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions.The Cubs (81-62) have split their previous ten games and are sitting atop the NL Wild Card standings. On Sunday, Chicago closer Danny Palencia surrendered five runs in the ninth inning and failed to record an out during a 6-3 home loss versus Washington.
Thirty-five year old righty Colin Rea (10-6 4.30 ERA) will take the mound for the Cubs in this matchup. In his last start, Rea (4 IP) gave up five hits and three runs during a 7-6 home victory versus Atlanta.
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The Atlanta Braves have dropped seven of their previous ten games and are on the verge of being eliminated from postseason contention. On Sunday, Atlanta SP Joey Wentz (5-6) was ambushed for eight runs and lasted just two plus innings during an ugly 18-2 home loss versus Seattle. OF Jurickson Profar homered for the Braves (64-79), who fell to 34-35 at home.
Twenty-seven year old southpaw Joey Wentz (5.12 ERA) will make his tenth start of the year for the Braves. Last time out, Wentz (4 IP) allowed four runs and struck out eight batters during a 4-3 road loss against Chicago.
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Cubs vs Braves Pick
Atlanta 3B Austin Riley underwent successful core injury surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. Through 143 games, Chicago ranks 9th in OPS and 7th in runs scored. For the season, Atlanta ranks 15th in OPS and 15th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 6-4.
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