The Cubs will play the Braves on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 7:15 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Cubs have a 99.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Atlanta Braves is 97.67.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 5-4 record as a visiting team, ranking them 5th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Atlanta Braves - The Atlanta Braves have a 8-4 record as a home team. They rank 2nd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 4th (124) Overall, with the Atlanta Braves ranking 2nd (135) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 19th (87) Overall for runs allowed. The Atlanta Braves stand 22nd (80) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs have won their last 7 games. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Chicago Cubs have a 14-9 Overall record (1.5 GB National Central Division), with the Atlanta Braves possessing a 16-8 Overall standing (0.0 GB National East Division).
Best Cubs at Braves Odds
| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Atlanta Braves |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Atlanta Braves | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Atlanta Braves are the -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 +100 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +155 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Atlanta Braves are +1.5 -190 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cubs
Braves
5/12/26 7:15pm EDT | -102-118 |
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 50.5%.
- Atlanta Braves bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds. The implied probability for Atlanta Braves is 54.13%.
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Cubs
Braves
First Team to Score
5/12/26 7:15pm EDT | -160+125Bet |
Cubs
Braves
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/12/26 7:15pm EDT | +280+280-125Bet |
Cubs
Braves
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/12/26 7:15pm EDT | +140+135+310Bet |
Cubs
Braves
To Extra Innings
5/12/26 7:15pm EDT | Yes +800No -1400Bet |
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Cubs
Braves
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/12/26 7:15pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Braves
Total Runs
CUB at ATL 5/12/26 7:15pm EDT | 4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at ATL 5/12/26 7:15pm EDT | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -130Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Atlanta Braves Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cubs | +1000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Braves | +1000 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Atlanta Braves Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 16 | 8 | 0.667 | +0.5 | 8-4 | 8-4 | 135 | 80 | +55 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Chicago Cubs | 14 | 9 | 0.609 | +2.0 | 9-5 | 5-4 | 124 | 87 | +37 | W7 | 8-2 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 at 7:15 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other May 12, 2026 MLB Games
- Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians - 5/12/26 6:10pm EDT
- New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles - 5/12/26 6:35pm EDT
- Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates - 5/12/26 6:40pm EDT
- Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds - 5/12/26 6:40pm EDT
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Boston Red Sox - 5/12/26 6:45pm EDT
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays - 5/12/26 7:07pm EDT
- Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets - 5/12/26 7:10pm EDT
- Miami Marlins vs Minnesota Twins - 5/12/26 7:40pm EDT
- San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers - 5/12/26 7:40pm EDT
- Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox - 5/12/26 7:40pm EDT
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers - 5/12/26 8:05pm EDT
- Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros - 5/12/26 8:10pm EDT
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Oakland Athletics - 5/12/26 9:40pm EDT
- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers - 5/12/26 10:10pm EDT