Cubs vs. Braves Prediction for MLB Thursday [9/28/2023]

MLB action continues on Thursday at 7:20PM ET as the Chicago Cubs lock horns with the Atlanta Braves in Game of the League Series at Truist Park.

AJ Smith-Shawver (1-0, 4.57 ERA) will start on the mound for the Braves, while the Cubs are going with Marcus Stroman (10-8, 3.88 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Cubs vs. Braves, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Braves

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Cubs-Braves MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Braves a 54% chance of defeating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Braves Odds [9/28]

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 (+140), Cubs +1.5 (-160)
• Moneyline: Braves -142, Cubs +125
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-110)

The Braves are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Cubs, with +140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -160.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -142, which means you can risk $142 to win $100, for a total payout of $242, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +125, where you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run Over/Under has a 61% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Braves

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -160 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +125 via PointsBet (1.8% edge)
• Total: Over 9.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (61% probability) 🔥

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Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Braves are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cubs moneyline is the best option because of the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Cubs vs. Braves Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Braves are more likely to beat the Cubs at Truist Park on Thursday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Braves given a 54% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Cubs-Braves game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Cubs vs. Braves on Thursday September 28, 2023.

Cubs vs. Braves 2023

Thursday's MLB matchup between the Braves and Cubs at Truist Park is scheduled to commence at 7:20PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
• Date: Thursday September 28, 2023
• Time: 7:20PM ET / 4:20PM PT
• Venue: Truist Park

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