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2024 MLB Handicapping – Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs
(27-18) Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs (27-22)
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 7:40 ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago, IL
Projected Starting Pitchers: Max Fried vs. Justin Steele
MLB Moneyline Odds: Braves -138 | Cubs +116 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Braves -1.5 | Cubs +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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At 7:40 PM ET in Chicago, the Cubs will host the Braves at Wrigley Field. The temperature is expected to be 73 degrees with a clear sky. The game will be broadcast on BSSO.
Max Fried will take the mound for the Braves, while Justin Steele will start for the Cubs. The Braves are slight favorites on the money line, with a payout of -138 compared to the Cubs at +116. The over/under line is set at 9 runs.
Chicago picked up a 4-3 win over the Braves in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a two-run 6th inning and scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 10th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were at +103 on the money line.
Atlanta wasted a good outing from Charlie Morton, as he gave up just one run in five innings of work for the Braves. Aaron Bummer took the loss. Luke Little got the win out of the bullpen for the Cubs as Javier Assad went just 4 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs.
Offensively, the Cubs were led by Mike Tauchman and Dansby Swanson, as they were the only two Cubs hitters to have more than one hit. Tauchman. Atlanta’s top hitter was Orlando Arcia, who went 2/4 with a home run.
Braves Stats
The Atlanta Braves have been solid offensively this season, ranking 10th in the league in runs per game at 4.6. Their batting average of .252 is 6th in the league, and their .322 on-base percentage and .410 slugging percentage both rank 7th. Marcell Ozuna has been a standout hitter for the Braves, leading the team with a .325 batting average and 14 home runs. He’s currently on a 14-game hitting streak. Matt Olson has also been a key contributor, with 6 home runs and 25 RBIs on the season.
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Cubs Stats
The Chicago Cubs have been an average offensive team this season, ranking in the middle of the league in most offensive categories. Their runs per game are 16th in the league, and their batting average is 17th. They have been solid in terms of drawing walks, ranking 4th in the league. Their top hitters for the season include Nico Hoerner, Christopher Morel, Michael Busch, and Cody Bellinger. Bellinger has struggled in his last 5 games, hitting just .211 with 2 runs scored and no home runs. Mike Tauchman has been one of the more productive hitters recently, going 5 for 21 in his last 5 games.
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Left-hander Max Fried gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Cubs on the road. Fried has made 9 starts this season and has a record of 3-2 with a 3.81 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Fried has a WHIP of 1.19 and opponents are batting .211 this season. One of his complete games and shutouts came this year, and he has turned in 4 quality starts. In his most recent outing, Fried took the loss, giving up 3 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Justin Steele is getting the start for the Cubs at home against the Braves. He has started 4 games this season and has yet to pick up a win, with his last outing being a loss to the Pirates. In that game, he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up 5 runs on 6 hits.
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Braves head into the game having gone 3-7 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Braves they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Cubs are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Cubs have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Braves are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 0-3 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Cubs have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our predicted final score for this Braves vs. Cubs matchup is 6-5 in favor of the Cubs. With the Cubs starting at +116 on the money line, this is the bet we recommend taking.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Justin Steele finishing with five strikeouts compared to Max Fried with just four. We also have Steele going one inning longer than Fried, giving him a better chance to pick up the win.
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