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Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves will look to get to Justin Steele when he takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at 7:40 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Braves are the favorite in this one, at -137, while the underdog Cubs have +117 odds to win. Atlanta is the run-line favorite (-1.5). An 8.5-run over/under is set in this game.
Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Braves-Cubs game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Braves vs. Cubs Game Information & Odds
- When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: BSSO
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -137 | +117 | 8.5 | -119 | -101 | -1.5 | +120 | -143 |
Braves vs. Cubs Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Braves 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 51%, Cubs 49%
Braves vs. Cubs Betting Insights
- The Braves have entered the game as favorites 42 times this season and won 27, or 64.3%, of those games.
- Atlanta has entered 33 games this season favored by -137 or more and is 22-11 in those contests.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 57.8% chance to win.
- The Cubs have been underdogs in 29 games this season and have come away with the win 15 times (51.7%) in those contests.
- Chicago has a mark of 8-4 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by +117 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 46.1% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
Braves Recent Betting Performance
- The Braves were the moneyline favorite for nine of their last 10 games, and they finished 4-5 in those matchups.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Braves and their opponents combined to hit the over two times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
- The Braves are 4-6-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.
Braves Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 2.93 |
| K/9 | 8.5 |
Braves Player Insights
- Marcell Ozuna is the bat to watch in the Braves lineup, leading the team in batting average (.325), home runs (14), and RBI (43).
- Among all hitters in the majors, Ozuna is third in home runs and third in RBI.
- Ozuna carries a 14-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last 10 games he is batting .371 with three doubles, two home runs, five walks and five RBI.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has seven doubles, a triple, three home runs and 26 walks while hitting .247.
- Acuna ranks 176th in home runs in baseball, and 212th in RBI.
- Ozzie Albies is batting .268 with 10 doubles, three home runs and 10 walks.
- Orlando Arcia has 13 doubles, five home runs and six walks while batting .247.
Braves Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | 1.5 (+190) | 1.5 (-110) | 0.5 (+245) | 0.5 (+110) |
| Travis d'Arnaud | 0.5 (-213) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+425) | 0.5 (+175) |
| Orlando Arcia | 0.5 (-222) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+500) | 0.5 (+190) |
| Ozzie Albies | 1.5 (+150) | 1.5 (-120) | 0.5 (+400) | 0.5 (+135) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 1.5 (+175) | 1.5 (-105) | 0.5 (+360) | 0.5 (+170) |
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Cubs Recent Betting Performance
- In five games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Cubs have a record of 2-3.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents have failed to hit the over seven times.
- The Cubs have two wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.
Cubs Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.5 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 3.54 |
| K/9 | 9.5 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Christopher Morel leads the Cubs in home runs (nine) and runs batted in (33).
- Among all hitters in the big leagues, Morel's home run total ranks 22nd and his RBI tally ranks 15th.
- Nico Hoerner's .267 batting average paces his team.
- Hoerner ranks 223rd in homers and 199th in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
- Mike Tauchman is hitting .262 with nine doubles, a triple, four home runs and 25 walks.
- Cody Bellinger is hitting .255 with seven doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 16 walks.
Cubs Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki | 0.5 (-263) | 1.5 (+115) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+165) |
| Christopher Morel | 0.5 (-196) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+390) | 0.5 (+145) |
| Nico Hoerner | 1.5 (+180) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+950) | 0.5 (+230) |
| Cody Bellinger | 0.5 (-263) | 1.5 (+125) | 0.5 (+500) | 0.5 (+145) |
| Nick Madrigal | 0.5 (-204) | 0.5 (-204) | - | 0.5 (+255) |
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