Cubs vs. Braves prediction: Why Cubs are favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [9/8/2025]

The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs will lock horns in MLB action at Truist Park on Monday, starting at 7:15PM ET.

The Braves will send Bryce Elder (6-9, 5.54 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs have opted for Shota Imanaga (9-6, 3.15 ERA).

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of today's game.

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Braves vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win, cover the run line?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB game between the Cubs and Braves 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 52% chance of defeating the Braves.

According to our model, the Braves (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 55% chance of going over.

Cubs vs. Braves odds [9/8/2025]

We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Cubs	Braves
Run Line	-1.5 (+140)	+1.5 (-168)
Moneyline	-115	+102
Total	o8.5 (-110)	u8.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Cubs vs. Braves picks and best bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Cubs vs. Braves matchup is on the run line.

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Cubs vs. Braves game-day updates and essential details

Monday's MLB game between the Braves and Cubs at Truist Park is scheduled to commence at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
• Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
• Time: 7:15PM ET/4:15PM PT
• Venue: Truist Park

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Conclusion

We predict the Cubs, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Braves on Monday.

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