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2024 MLB Handicapping – Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves
(24-19) Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves (26-13)
Date: Wednesday, May 15th
Time: 7:20 ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta, GA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Javier Assad vs. Charlie Morton
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs +148 | Braves -177 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5 | Braves -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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At 7:20 PM ET in Atlanta, the Braves are hosting the Cubs. The weather forecast is 80 degrees with light rain. The game is being played at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA.
Charlie Morton is starting for the Braves, while Javier Assad is starting for the Cubs. The Braves are favored to win this one, with a money line of -177 compared to the Cubs’ +148. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs.
The most recent game o of this Braves vs Cubs series took place on the same day as this writing. Atlanta cruised to a 7-0 win in the last game, as the Cubs offense could only muster three hits. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -196 on the money line.
Chris Sale started for the Braves and picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but did not issue a walk. Jameson Taillon got the start for the Cubs and took the loss, giving up two earned runs in four innings of work.
At the plate, Matt Olson and Michael Harris II each homered for the Braves. Olson, Ozzie Albies, and Dansby Swanson each had two hits and two RBIs. Swanson also scored two runs.
Cubs Stats
The Chicago Cubs have been a slightly above-average offensive team this season, scoring 4.5 runs per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Their home offense has been better, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. The Cubs’ batting average of .234 is 16th in the league, but they have been patient at the plate, ranking 5th in walks. Their top hitters this season have been Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch, and Christopher Morel. Morel has been hot recently, hitting .250 over his last 10 games with 3 home runs and 9 RBIs. Cody Bellinger is also on a 3-game hitting streak.
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Braves Stats
The Atlanta Braves have been solid offensively this season, ranking 6th in runs per game with 4.9. They have been especially productive at home, where they average 5.1 runs per game, 4th in the league. Their batting average of .255 is 5th in the MLB, and their OPS of .743 is also 5th. Marcell Ozuna has been their top hitter this season, leading the team in batting average (.329), on-base percentage (.409), home runs (12), and RBI (41). He is currently on an 8-game hitting streak. Matt Olson has also been swinging a hot bat, with a 3-game hitting streak and 5 home runs on the season.
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Through eight starts, Javier Assad has yet to take a loss, coming in with a record of 3-0 and an ERA of 1.70. He has made two quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just one earned run in 4 1/3 innings of work. In that outing vs. the Pirates, he gave up two earned runs. Assad’s ERA at home is 0.88 compared to 2.66 on the road. So far, he has allowed two homers on the road and none at home. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.44 strikeouts and 2.98 walks.
Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves today and is coming off a great outing against the Mets. In that May 10th start, he went seven innings, giving up just one earned run. Morton finished with seven strikeouts in that outing. For the season, he has made seven starts, has a record of 3-0, and an ERA of 3.14. Opponents are batting .203 off Morton this season. The right-hander has made four quality starts this year. Looking back, he has not taken the loss in any of his last three outings.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Cubs head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Cubs they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Braves are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Braves have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Cubs are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Braves have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 0-3 in their last three games.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for the Cubs vs. Braves matchup is to take the Braves to win at home, with our predicted final score being 3-0. However, with the Braves being -177 on the money line, we recommend taking the UNDER at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Charlie Morton finishing with seven strikeouts compared to Javier Assad with four. If you’re looking for a player prop, Morton to go over seven strikeouts could be a good option.
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