vs. Cardinals
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Sep 03 | MLB AI Picks

Updated: 2025-09-01T03:31:50.923562ZBy Remi at Leans.AI — AI picks for ATS, ML, OU & props

The Chicago Cubs (80–59), firmly in the hunt in the NL Central, host the Atlanta Braves (62–77) in a game where the home side is firmly in front, priced at roughly –182, while the beleaguered Braves check in at +150, with the total set at 8.5 runs—signaling expectations for a controlled, moderately scoring affair. The matchup further features Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton (2.92 ERA) and Braves starter Bryce Elder (5.85 ERA), highlighting the upside-versus-struggle contrast in the pitching decisions.

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GAME INFO

Date: Sep 03, 2025

Start Time: 7:45 PM EST​

Venue: Busch Stadium​

Cardinals Record: (80-59)

Record: (62-77)

OPENING ODDS

ATH Moneyline: -107

STL Moneyline: -112

ATH Spread: -1.5

STL Spread: +1.5

Over/Under: 8.5

ATH
Betting Trends

  • Reliable data on the Braves’ 2025 records against the spread isn’t available, but with a sub-.500 record and minimal postseason hopes, they have likely underachieved in covering lines this season.

STL
Betting Trends

  • The Cubs are roughly break-even against the run line this year, sporting a 35–34 ATS record overall and specifically 18–19 at home.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Chicago has gone 6–3 ATS in their last nine road games as favorites, which hints that when expectations are clear and pressure-limited, they perform reliably—but this game sees them as favorites at home.

ATH vs. STL
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  • Remi's searched hard and found the best prop for this matchup: M. Olson over 5.5 Fantasy Score.

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Athletics vs St. Louis Prediction & Odds:
Free MLB Betting Insights for 9/3/25

The September 3, 2025 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field presents a stark contrast between two teams heading in opposite directions, with the Cubs entering the contest at 80-59 and very much in the heart of the National League Central race while the Braves sit at 62-77 and long removed from playoff contention, and oddsmakers have reflected this disparity by pricing Chicago as a solid –182 favorite with Atlanta a +150 underdog and the total set at 8.5 runs, a line that underscores expectations of a controlled, moderately scoring affair likely dictated by pitching efficiency and situational hitting, and while the Cubs have been roughly even against the spread this season with a 35-34 ATS mark and 18-19 record at home, they’ve shown a trend of coming through in games where they are favored by similar margins, while the Braves, inconsistent across the board, have been a poor ATS team throughout a disappointing season, failing to deliver value in most underdog scenarios, and the pitching matchup reflects the wider gap in form as Chicago sends promising rookie Cade Horton to the mound with a 2.92 ERA across his early work, showcasing both command and poise beyond his years, while Atlanta turns to Bryce Elder, whose 5.85 ERA and inconsistency highlight the struggles of a pitching staff that has never truly settled into rhythm this season, and this contrast between Horton’s upward trajectory and Elder’s ongoing battles underscores why the Cubs are favored to control this matchup, and offensively the Cubs back their young pitcher with a lineup that blends established bats and emerging talent.

With Kyle Tucker bringing both power and patience to the middle of the order, Seiya Suzuki producing timely contact and power, and Nico Hoerner’s versatility anchoring the infield while contributing offensively, forming a lineup that has proven capable of grinding down opposing pitchers and scoring in bursts, while the Braves’ offense has sputtered badly in 2025, a shadow of the powerhouse lineup they fielded in past seasons, with veterans unable to carry the load consistently and younger players still finding their footing, leaving them vulnerable to long stretches without production, and bullpen depth further separates the two clubs, with the Cubs’ relief corps holding up well enough to protect leads, especially at home, while Atlanta’s bullpen has been one of the most taxed and unreliable groups in the league, often erasing what little momentum their starters can provide, and defensively Chicago also maintains an edge with cleaner execution and fewer costly mistakes compared to a Braves squad that has let errors and poor fielding add to their struggles, making the formula for this game fairly straightforward: if Horton delivers the kind of start he has shown he’s capable of, the Cubs’ offense applies early pressure against Elder, and the bullpen closes as expected, Chicago should emerge with a victory that strengthens their division standing, while Atlanta’s path to an upset would require Elder to defy his season-long struggles with a deep, effective outing, the bats to come alive unexpectedly against Horton, and the bullpen to hold up in a way it rarely has, and though baseball always offers the chance for surprises, all trends and indicators point toward the Cubs having the clear advantage in what should be another step forward for them in the postseason chase.

Athletics MLB Preview

The Atlanta Braves head into their September 3, 2025 matchup against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field with little more than pride and player development left to play for, as their 62-77 record has long since pushed them out of postseason contention, and while oddsmakers have them pegged as +150 underdogs with the Cubs at –182, their struggles throughout the year explain why expectations are so low, as the Braves have been one of the least reliable teams against the spread and have consistently failed to capitalize even in competitive spots, reflecting a season of underachievement across all phases of the game, and the pitching assignment doesn’t help their cause as Bryce Elder, who carries a 5.85 ERA into this start, takes the ball with the hope of reversing what has been a difficult campaign marked by command issues, susceptibility to big innings, and an inability to consistently work deep into games, leaving a heavily used and often ineffective bullpen to pick up too many innings, a formula that has repeatedly cost the Braves leads and games, and while Elder has the ability to generate ground balls when he is at his best, he has not been able to consistently replicate that strength, which makes facing a Cubs lineup that thrives on patience and situational hitting a daunting assignment.

Offensively the Braves have been a shadow of their former selves, with their once-feared lineup now sputtering and failing to deliver consistent production, forcing them to rely on occasional flashes from veterans and unproven contributions from younger players, but the depth and power that once defined Atlanta has been absent throughout the year, leaving them vulnerable to long scoring droughts and reliant on small-ball manufacturing that doesn’t align with the identity of the club, and even when the offense has shown signs of life, the bullpen has too often undone the work with blown saves or crooked innings, highlighting the lack of balance that has defined their year, and defensively the Braves have also been inconsistent, with errors and poor execution adding to their struggles and creating extra outs that teams like the Cubs can capitalize on, and the path to victory for Atlanta in this matchup is narrow but not impossible, as it would require Elder to deliver one of his best starts of the season by pounding the strike zone and forcing the Cubs into quick outs, the offense to scratch out early runs against Cade Horton, who has been impressive with a 2.92 ERA but still carries the unpredictability of a rookie, and the bullpen to somehow hold a lead without unraveling late, and while such a formula exists in theory, the season-long trends suggest it will be difficult to execute in practice, making the Braves’ best hope to embrace the role of spoiler, lean on their few bright spots, and look for development wins rather than expect to topple a Cubs team still pushing hard for postseason position.

The Chicago Cubs (80–59), firmly in the hunt in the NL Central, host the Atlanta Braves (62–77) in a game where the home side is firmly in front, priced at roughly –182, while the beleaguered Braves check in at +150, with the total set at 8.5 runs—signaling expectations for a controlled, moderately scoring affair. The matchup further features Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton (2.92 ERA) and Braves starter Bryce Elder (5.85 ERA), highlighting the upside-versus-struggle contrast in the pitching decisions. Athletics vs St. Louis AI Prediction: Free MLB Betting Insights for Sep 03. Credit USA TODAY/IMAGN

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St. Louis Cardinals MLB Preview

The Chicago Cubs enter their September 3, 2025 matchup against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field with confidence, momentum, and the clear backing of oddsmakers, as their 80-59 record keeps them entrenched in the NL Central race and their role as –182 favorites underscores both their strong form and the Braves’ decline, and while their 35-34 ATS mark overall and 18-19 record at home show they’ve been roughly break-even for bettors, the bigger picture is that the Cubs have consistently come through in situations where they are expected to win, and this game offers another opportunity to solidify their playoff positioning, and the key lies with rookie right-hander Cade Horton, who has impressed with a 2.92 ERA, showing advanced poise, sharp command, and the ability to consistently work through lineups with efficiency that belies his lack of experience, and with Wrigley Field’s energy and the Cubs’ strong defensive unit behind him, Horton is well positioned to limit the Braves’ sputtering offense and set the tone for the contest, while offensively Chicago boasts a lineup that blends power, patience, and depth, led by Kyle Tucker, who has provided middle-of-the-order thump and a steady on-base presence, Seiya Suzuki, who continues to deliver timely hitting.

Nico Hoerner, who not only stabilizes the infield but also produces at the plate with consistency, while complementary bats have stepped up throughout the season to create an offense that can score in multiple ways, whether through stringing together rallies or delivering knockout blows with one swing, and the Cubs’ bullpen, though not without the occasional wobble, has been dependable enough to secure victories when handed a lead, especially at home where familiarity and crowd support give them an extra boost, and this balanced formula—reliable starting pitching, opportunistic offense, and capable relief—has been the key to their success all season, particularly in games against weaker opposition like Atlanta, whose bullpen and defense have repeatedly let them down, and Chicago’s path to victory is straightforward: Horton needs to provide six or more quality innings, the offense must pressure Bryce Elder early given his 5.85 ERA and tendency to allow crooked numbers, and the bullpen must execute late to lock down what could be a crucial divisional win, and while no game in September is ever guaranteed, especially in a sport where momentum can turn on a single play, the Cubs have every structural and statistical advantage in this matchup, and with their playoff push intensifying, the stakes and the matchup align perfectly for Chicago to deliver another home win, further strengthening their postseason positioning and sending a message that they are a team built not only to contend but to control games against struggling opponents.

Athletics vs. St. Louis Prop Picks (AI)

Remi is pouring through mountains of stats on each team. In fact, anytime the and Cardinals play there’s always several intriguing trends to key in on. Not to mention games played at Busch Stadium in Sep rarely follow normal, predictable betting trends.
Remi's searched hard and found the best prop for this matchup: M. Olson over 5.5 Fantasy Score.

Athletics vs. St. Louis Prediction (AI)

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The Algorithm has been most watching on the linear correlation of factor human bettors often put on Athletics’s strength factors between a team going up against a possibly tired Cardinals team. It appears the true game analytics appear to reflect a moderate lean against one Vegas line specifically.

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Betting Trends

Reliable data on the Braves’ 2025 records against the spread isn’t available, but with a sub-.500 record and minimal postseason hopes, they have likely underachieved in covering lines this season.

Cardinals Betting Trends

The Cubs are roughly break-even against the run line this year, sporting a 35–34 ATS record overall and specifically 18–19 at home.

vs. Cardinals Matchup Trends

Chicago has gone 6–3 ATS in their last nine road games as favorites, which hints that when expectations are clear and pressure-limited, they perform reliably—but this game sees them as favorites at home.

Athletics vs. St. Louis Game Info

Athletics vs St. Louis starts on September 03, 2025 at 7:45 PM EST.

Spread: St. Louis +1.5
Moneyline: Athletics -107, St. Louis -112
Over/Under: 8.5

Athletics: (62-77)  |  St. Louis: (80-59)

Remi's searched hard and found the best prop for this matchup: M. Olson over 5.5 Fantasy Score.. Prices move—always shop for the best number.

Chicago has gone 6–3 ATS in their last nine road games as favorites, which hints that when expectations are clear and pressure-limited, they perform reliably—but this game sees them as favorites at home.

ATH trend: Reliable data on the Braves’ 2025 records against the spread isn’t available, but with a sub-.500 record and minimal postseason hopes, they have likely underachieved in covering lines this season.

STL trend: The Cubs are roughly break-even against the run line this year, sporting a 35–34 ATS record overall and specifically 18–19 at home.

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Athletics vs. St. Louis Odds

AI algorithm Remi is pouring through loads of data points on each line. In fact, anytime the Athletics vs St. Louis trends are analyzed, there’s always several intriguing observations to key in on. Not to mention games played at extreme travel distance can often follow normal, predictable betting trends.

Athletics vs St. Louis Opening Odds

ATH Moneyline: -107
STL Moneyline: -112
ATH Spread: -1.5
STL Spread: +1.5
Over/Under: 8.5

Athletics vs St. Louis Live Odds

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    LEAN     %WIN     UNITS RESULT
ARI@SD SD -131 57.3% 4 WIN
DET@BOS BOS -115 56.4% 5 WIN
NYM@CHC NYM -110 54.1% 3 WIN
HOU@ATH ATH +118 50.8% 4 WIN
NYM@CHC OVER 7 54.5% 3 WIN
STL@SF OVER 7.5 55.9% 5 LOSS
KC@LAA TYLER TOLBERT UNDER 1.5 BASES 54.4% 4 WIN
MIL@SD UNDER 9 54.7% 4 WIN
MIA@PHI KYLE SCHWARBER OVER 1.5 HITS+RUNS+RBIS 53.3% 3 WIN
WAS@NYM OVER 8.5 56.1% 6 LOSS
LAA@COL COL +108 50.5% 3 WIN
TOR@KC UNDER 9 54.7% 4 LOSS
SEA@KC KC +1.5 62.3% 5 LOSS
NYY@MIN OVER 9 55.1% 4 WIN
MIA@COL OVER 10.5 55.0% 4 WIN
MIA@COL AGUSTIN RAMIREZ OVER 1.5 HITS+RUNS+RBIS 54.3% 4 WIN
SEA@KC BOBBY WITT UNDER 0.5 SINGLES 54.4% 4 LOSS
PHI@LAD LAD -113 54.7% 4 LOSS
NYY@BOS OVER 7.5 54.3% 3 WIN
KC@PHI PHI -130 58.3% 4 WIN
LAD@SF OVER 7.5 54.7% 4 LOSS
NYM@PHI PHI -122 55.6% 4 WIN
KC@CLE KC -104 52.0% 3 WIN
CIN@SD JAKE CRONEWORTH OVER 0.5 HITS 53.1% 3 WIN
WAS@MIA MIA -123 55.2% 4 LOSS
LAA@KC UNDER 9.5 54.9% 3 WIN
TEX@ARI UNDER 9 54.2% 4 WIN
SF@COL UNDER 11.5 56.4% 6 LOSS
SF@COL RAFAEL DEVERS OVER 1.5 BASES 56.1% 6 WIN
MIA@WAS WAS -110 54.4% 4 WIN
NYM@DET OVER 8.5 54.5% 4 WIN
TEX@ARI UNDER 9.5 56.4% 6 WIN
TEX@ARI ALEJANDRO OSUNA UNDER 1.5 BASES 54.1% 4 LOSS
ATL@CHC CHC -116 55.1% 3 WIN
PHI@MIL OVER 8.5 55.0% 3 WIN
ARI@LAD SHOHEI OHTANI OVER 2.5 BASES 54.2% 4 WIN
SEA@CLE CLE +1.5 57.2% 3 WIN
CHC@SF CHC -105 54.1% 4 LOSS
NYY@CHW RYAN MCMAHON OVER 0.5 BASES 54.1% 4 WIN
PHI@NYM OVER 8.5 55.6% 4 LOSS
LAA@TEX LOGAN OHOPPE OVER 1.5 HITS+RUNS+RBIS 54.1% 4 LOSS
KC@CHW KC -109 54.2% 4 WIN
SD@SEA DYLAN CEASE OVER 16.5 OUTS 53.9% 3 LOSS
SD@SEA UNDER 8.5 54.4% 4 LOSS
MIN@TOR JOE RYAN UNDER 2.5 EARNED RUNS 54.1% 4 LOSS
SF@MIL MIL +100 54.0% 6 LOSS
TOR@MIA MIA +1.5 62.0% 6 WIN
CHC@LAA OVER 9.5 54.9% 4 LOSS
BOS@NYY CARLOS RODON UNDER 4.5 HITS ALLOWED 54.2% 4 WIN
KC@DET DET -115 56.1% 5 WIN
CHC@LAA LAA +1.5 57.6% 5 LOSS