Chicago vs Atlanta Braves Predictions September 26, 2023: J. Steele vs B. Elder

Game outlook

The Cubs and Braves are both at the top of the playoff picture and will face off in a three-game series this Tuesday in Hotlanta. The Cubs have a slight advantage coming off a 3-game series win against the Rockies, while the Braves recently split a doubleheader with the Nationals. First series between the teams this season, held at Wrigley Field on August 4-6, the Cubs took two of three. Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele carries an ERA of 3.32 and while Braves will start Bryce Elder with an ERA of 3.63. The Cubs and Braves are at the top of the playoff picture and face off this Tuesday in a three-game series in Hotlanta. With the Cubs coming off a series win and the Braves recently splitting a doubleheader, the teams will battle it out head on. Justin Steele and Bryce Elder will be the starting pitchers with respective ERAs of 3.32 and 3.63. The Braves are the betting favourite and the line has not moved since.

Game Info

When: Tuesday, 9/26/2023 @ 7:20pm EST

Where: Truist Park Stadium Cubs vs Braves Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs +124 | Braves -137

Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-160) | Braves -1.5 (+144)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 58%.

Chicago Cubs

• Chicago swept the Rockies in the regular season's final home series to stand at 82-74 on the season in second place in the NL Central. • Justin Steele is 16-5 with a 3.00 ERA, a 1.167 WHIP, 35 walks and 170 strikeouts over 168 innings of work this season. • In his 74th career major league appearance and 63rd start, Steele pitches at Truist Park for the first time. • Chicago is ranked 8 in power rating with an offense ranked 7 (averaging 5.08 points scored per game) and defense ranked 14 (averaging 4.44 points allowed per game).