Free MLB Pick: Braves vs. Cubs Odds
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2022 MLB Handicapping
(37-27) Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs (23-40)
Date: Saturday, June 18th, 2022
Time: 2:20 PM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Projected Pitchers: Kyle Wright vs. Justin Steele
MLB Moneyline Odds: Braves -175 / Cubs +144
MLB run line Betting Odds: Braves -1.5 (+100) / Cubs +1.5 (-120)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U:
The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs face off on Saturday in an MLB game at Wrigley Field. On Friday these two teams faced off and the Cubs won 1-0.
Atlanta Braves
The Braves sit with a 37-27 record overall and they have gone 35-29 on the run line. The Braves had won 14 games in a row before losing on Friday, but even on Friday they only gave up one run.
The Braves are averaging 4.81 runs per game while giving up 4.13 runs per game. The Braves offense is ranked 6th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 12th. Austin Riley has hit 18 home runs and driven in 39 RBIs.
Getting the start for the Braves will be Kyle Wright who sits with a 7-3 record and an ERA of 2.57. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates he went six innings giving up five hits and three runs.
Chicago Cubs
On the other side of this matchup is the Cubs who sit with a 23-40 record overall and they have gone 31-32 on the run line. The Cubs have had their issues this season but the pitching was really good on Friday.
The Cubs are averaging 4.25 runs per game while giving up 5.33 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 28th. Patrick Wisdom has hit 12 home runs and driven in 31 RBIs.
On the mound for the Cubs is Justin Steele who sits with a 1-5 record and an ERA of 4.33. Even though he struggled to start the season, he has looked better as of late. Over his last two starts he has gone 14 innings and given up only three runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Braves are 8-1 in their last 9 road games.
- Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Braves are 6-0 in Wrights last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Cubs are 1-6 in Steeles last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Cubs are 1-6 in Steeles last 7 home starts.
- Cubs are 6-30 in their last 36 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
When these two teams faced off on Friday there was only one run scored, and runs are going to be hard to come by again in this game. Steele has pitched better as of late and Steele has looked good most of the season. Look for this game to be lower scoring and the under is going to cash.
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