The Braves (29-13) won the series opener 5-2 over the Cubs (27-15) and have won three straight games. These are two of the teams with the best four records in baseball.
Chicago has lost three straight games after winning 10 consecutive. The Cubs remain in first place of the NL Central by 2.5 games despite the season-long losing streak. Chicago has scored two total runs in the three game losing streak and has been outscored 14-2. However, the Cubs are 4-1 in the last five starts for Shota Imanaga this season and won the past two.
Atlanta has earned its sixth winning steak of three games this season, but has only been able to make it four or more straight wins once. The Braves have outscored their last three opponents 19-6 in that stretch. Atlanta is 9.0 games ahead of Philadelphia and Washington and has the best record in the MLB.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Cubs at Braves
- Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Time: 7:15 PM EST
- Site: Truist Park
- City: Atanta, GA
- Network/Streaming: MLB TV
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Odds for the Cubs at the Braves
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Atlanta Braves (+113), Chicago Cubs (-136)
- Spread: Braves +1.5 (-143), Cubs -1.5 (+119)
- Total: 8.5
Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Braves
- Wednesday’s pitching matchup (May 13): Shota Imanaga vs. JR Ritchie
- Cubs: Shota Imanaga
2026 stats: 47.1 IP, 4-2, 2.28 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 53 Ks, 13 BB
2026 Stats: 17.1 IP, 1-0, 3.63 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 13 Ks, 12 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not!
- The Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki is hitting .284 with 29 hits and 53 total bases over 102 at-bats
- The Cubs’ Dansby Swanson is hitting .197 with 27 hits and 33 strikeouts over 137 at-bats
- The Braves’ Michael Harris II is hitting .311 with 41 hits and 67 total bases over 132 at-bats
- The Braves’ Austin Riley is hitting .220 with 35 hits and 47 strikeouts over 159 at-bats
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cubs at Braves
- The Cubs are 19-23 ATS this season
- The Braves are an MLB-best 29-13 ATS this season
- The Cubs are 24-17-1 to the Over this season
- The Braves are 21-18-3 to the Under this season
- The Braves are an MLB-best 8-2 ATS as underdogs and 3-1 ATS as home underdogs
- The Cubs are 7-12 ATS on the road and 4-8 ATS as road favorites
- The Braves are 4-0 to the Under as home underdogs
- The Braves are an MLB-best 8-2 to the Under as underdogs
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Cubs and the Braves
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday’s game between the Cubs and the Braves.
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Braves on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Braves at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Under on the Game Total of 8.5
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