Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Picks, and Latest Odds
The Cubs and the Braves play the second game of their series. Can Ronald Acuna Jr. shine while the Braves try to bounce back tonight? Matt McCuen provides his best Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs betting picks and prediction.
Matt McCuen - May 22, 2024, 3:05 PM EDT
5 minAtlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Picks, and Latest Odds
The Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves will meet on Wednesday night from Wrigley Field.
The Cubs won a thriller in game one last night.
Atlanta jumped out to an early 2-0 lead on a home run by Orlando Arcia, and the Cubs quickly responded with a pair of runs of their own.
The game was tied up at three a piece in the ninth when Nico Hoerner hit a dribbler to second base, which won the game.
Braves vs. Cubs DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: May 22, 2024
- Start Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Braves vs. Cubs Odds
- Spread: Braves -1 (-115), Cubs +1 (-108)
- Total Odds: O 9 (+100), U 9 (-118)
- Moneyline Odds: Braves (-125), Cubs (+120)
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
The win improved the Cubs record to 27-22.
The Cubs are currently in second place in the NL Central.
They are 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Braves are 27-18.
They trail the first place Philadelphia Phillies by six games in the NL East.
Despite being six games back in the division, Atlanta is one of the best teams in baseball.
Atlanta is 4-6 over its last ten games.
Marcel Ozuna leads the Braves with a batting average of .325 while launching 14 home runs and knocking in 43 runs.
Michael Harris Jr. is off to a solid start with 45 hits, ranking second on the team.
Ozzie Albies has added three home runs and 21 runs batted in.
Southpaw Max Fried will get the rock tonight. Fried is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.81.
Former All-Star Justin Steele will oppose Fried. Steele is 0-1 with an ERA of 5.21.
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Picks
I love this bounce-back spot for the Braves tonight.
Atlanta has excellent numbers against Steele, hitting .291 in 55 teams at-bats.
Outside of his first start of the season, Fried has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has dominated Steele in his career.
He is 3-8 in his career against Steele and is due for a long ball sooner rather than later.
Pick: Atlanta Braves ML -125 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Pick: Ronald Acuna Jr HR +400 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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