Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs odds, tips and betting trends

A series opener between the Atlanta Braves (7-10) and Chicago Cubs (7-9) is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park. The Cubs are an underdog (+165 on the moneyline to win) when they visit the Braves (-195). The matchup on the mound for …

A series opener between the Atlanta Braves (7-10) and Chicago Cubs (7-9) is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park.

The Cubs are an underdog (+165 on the moneyline to win) when they visit the Braves (-195). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Max Fried (1-2), and Marcus Stroman (0-2) getting the nod for the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs suffered a 4-3 loss to the Pirates Tuesday. Ian Happ (1-for-5 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Justin Steele got the loss on the mound after going three innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits while striking out two.

Here is everything you need to prepare for Tuesday’s Braves vs. Cubs contest.

Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Braves (-195, bet $195 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Cubs (+165, bet $100 to win $165)
  • Over/under: 8

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Braves Stats and Trends

Braves Betting Records

  • This season, the Braves have won four out of the 10 games in which they’ve been favored.
  • Atlanta has played as a favorite of -195 or more twice this season and lost both games.
  • The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 66.1% chance of a victory for the Braves.
  • Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 17 games with a total this season.
  • The Braves are 6-11-0 ATS in their 17 games with a spread this season.

Max Fried (Braves Probable Starter)

  • The Braves will send Fried (1-2) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 7 2/3 innings without allowing a run on two hits in a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 3.50 ERA, 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .250.
  • Fried will look to finish five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
  • The Cubs are batting .273 this season, first in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .420 (third in the league) with 13 home runs.
  • Among qualified major league pitchers this season, the 28-year-old’s 3.50 ERA ranks 34th, 1.000 WHIP ranks 22nd, and 8.5 K/9 ranks 29th.

Braves Batting Stats

  • The Braves have hit 20 homers this season, which ranks third in the league.
  • Hitters for the Braves rank sixth in the majors with a combined .412 team slugging percentage.
  • Atlanta has a team batting average of .231 this season, which ranks 16th among MLB teams.
  • The Braves have scored 68 runs (4.0 per game) this season, which ranks 12th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the 16th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.310).
  • The Braves rank 26th in strikeouts per game (8.9) among MLB offenses.

Cubs Stats and Trends

Cubs Betting Records

  • The Cubs have been underdogs in 10 games this season and have come away with the win five times (50%) in those contests.
  • Chicago has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +165.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 37.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in seven of 16 chances this season.
  • In 16 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 9-7-0 against the spread.

Marcus Stroman (Cubs Probable Starter)

  • Stroman makes the start for the Cubs, his fourth of the season. He is 0-2 with an 8.78 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Wednesday, the right-hander went 4 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up seven earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
  • The 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 8.78, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents are hitting .286 against him.
  • Stroman is trying to collect his second start of five or more innings this season in this game.
  • He will face a Braves offense that ranks 12th in the league with 68 total runs scored while batting .231 as a squad. His opponent has a collective .412 slugging percentage (sixth in MLB play) and has hit a total of 20 home runs (third in the league).

Cubs Batting Stats

  • The Cubs are 17th in MLB action with 13 home runs. They average 0.8 per game.
  • So far this season, the Cubs are third in baseball with a .420 slugging percentage.
  • Chicago has an MLB-leading .273 batting average.
  • The Cubs have the most productive offense in MLB play scoring 5.3 runs per game (84 total runs).
  • Chicago is the top team in baseball this season with a .354 on-base percentage.
  • The Cubs strike out 8.0 times per game, the eighth-best mark in the league.

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Braves vs. Cubs: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
  • Stadium: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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