Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs Prediction, Picks and Odds 09-01-2025

Note: Riley exited the previous game due to a lower-abdominal tightness, and it is unclear whether he will play against the Cardinals on Saturday.

Note: Acuna Jr. missed the previous game dealing with lower-back tightness, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Athletics on Wednesday.

Note: Schwellenbach is placed on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Sale has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured left ribcage, and he will be out of the lineup until early July.

Note: Hernandez is dealing with a right-hand finger injury, and it has yet to be established if he will take the field for Friday's contest against the Giants.

Note: Allen exited the previous game due to a finger injury, and he is unlikely to play Friday versus the Red Sox.

Note: Fairchild left the matchup due to a finger injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Red Sox on Friday.

Note: Smith-Shawver has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Smith-Shawver suffered a injury on his right arm, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Dodgers on Friday.

Note: Strider has been ticketed for the 15-day injury list due to a hamstring injury, and a timetable for return is yet to be established.

Note: Ozuna is dealing with a leg injury, and it is undetermined if he will face Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Note: Bummer is placed on the bereavement list, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Blue Jays on Monday.

Note: Murphy has been activated from the 10-day injured list battling a ribs injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Phillies on Tuesday.

Note: Lopez has been ticketed for the 15-day injury list due to a right shoulder inflammation, and a timetable for returning to return has yet to be established.

Note: Profar will face an 80-game suspension for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy, and he will be out of the lineup till late June.

Note: Alvarez Jr. has been ticketed for the 10-day injury list due to a left wrist inflammation, and a timetable for returning to return has yet to be established.

Note: Murphy will miss an extended period due to rib injury, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Acuna Jr. tore his ACL last season, and he is not expected to return in time for the season opener.

Note: Strider underwent Tommy John surgery last season, and he will not be ready for the season opener.

Note: Jimenez had surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee, and he is expected to miss at least a significant portion of the upcoming season.

Note: Hodge has landed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement, and there is no timetable for his recovery.

Note: Taillon has been place on the 15-day injured list due to a right calf strain, and he is expected to be sidelined till the end of this month

Note: Boyd exited the contest due to a left shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active to suit up against the Mariners on Saturday.

Note: Tucker exited the contest due to a finger injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Nationals on Tuesday.

Note: Kelly is ailing with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will dress up against the Rockies on Monday.

Note: Amaya exited the game due to an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against the Reds on Sunday.

Note: Hodge has been landed on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, and there is no timetable for his return.

Note: Happ is battling with an oblique injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Mets on Sunday.

Note: Thielbar is placed on the paternity list, and he is expected to miss two to three games.

Note: Imanaga is bothered by leg cramps, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Pirates on Thursday.

Note: Pressly is dealing with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Phillies on Friday.

Note: Suzuki was held the match due to right wrist discomfort, and his status for Friday's clash against the Phillies is unknown.

Note: Morgan left the last game with a right elbow injury, and his status for Tuesday's clash against the Padres is unclear.

Note: Kelly exited the previous game due to a hand injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Padres on Monday.

Note: Suzuki left the game due to right wrist pain, and it is unclear if he will face Dodgers on Sunday.

Note: Steele is placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow tendonitis, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.

Note: Brasier has been shuttled to the 15-day injured list with a hip injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Brujan is managing a right elbow injury, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Note: Miller is hampered by a left hip impingement, and he is not expected to suit up against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Note: Bateman will undergo hamate bone surgery on his right hand, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.

Note: Assad is battling with an oblique soreness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Diamondbacks on March 27.

Note: Hoerner is battling an elbow injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Diamondbacks on March 27.