The Chicago Cubs (10-12) and Atlanta Braves (10-12) meet up for the second game of their four-game set Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cubs vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Trevor Williams is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs. He is 2-1 with a 4.66 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 in 19 1/3 IP over four starts. A 50 percent ground-ball rate has helped Williams limit the opposition to one home run so far on the season. He faced the Braves once already in 2020 when he allowed just 1 ER in 5 IP while recording 4 strikeouts in a 13-4 victory at Wrigley Field April 17.
RHP Ian Anderson is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves. He is 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9 in 22 IP over four starts. Anderson shut out the New York Yankees for 6 2/3 IP in his most recent outing, a 4-1 road victory Wednesday. He has struggled with his control lately, though, walking 4 in each of his last two outings.
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Cubs at Braves odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 6:53 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Cubs +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Braves -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Cubs +1.5 (-140) | Braves -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Prediction
Braves 6, Cubs 4
Money line (ML)
BRAVES (-160) is the way to go. Williams has been serviceable for the Cubs to this point, allowing 2 ER or fewer in three of four starts. But he isn’t working very deep into games, is giving up a lot of hard contact, and let’s not forget, he put up a 5.60 ERA across 37 starts the previous two seasons.
The Braves have the pitching edge in this one, and they get the benefit of playing at home. Look for them to come out on top against the Cubs for the fourth time in five tries this season.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Braves have won five games at home this season, with four of those games each decided by a single run. This looks like a line to PASS on.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Atlanta bats came to life Monday after they had scored a total of just 10 runs in their previous five games. Look for the Braves to put up more runs against Williams Tuesday.
On the other side, Anderson hasn’t been quite as effective as he was during his 10 starts (including playoffs) in 2020. The Cubs should hold up their end as well, keeping the game close and pushing the total OVER 8.5 (-110).
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