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The Chicago Cubs (24-17) visit the Atlanta Braves (24-13) on Monday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Braves won 4-2 in 2023
The Cubs got back in the win column on Sunday with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to cover as -113 road favorites. 3B Christopher Morel led had a 2-run HR and while Chicago scored 3 runs in the 10th innings to win. RHP Hector Neris pitched a scoreless inning to pick up the win.
Atlanta had a 4-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with a 4-3 loss against the New York Mets while failing to cover as a -100 road favorite. LF Jarred Kelenic had a solo HR and DH Marcell Ozuna had 2 RBIs. LHP A.J. Minter allowed a 2-run walk-off HR in the bottom of the 9th to take the loss.
Cubs at Braves projected starters
LHP Shota Imanaga vs. RHP Reynaldo Lopez
Imanaga (5-0, 1.08 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 1.08 BB/9 and 9.29 K/9 in 41 2/3 IP.
- Cubs are 7-0 in his last 7 starts
- Has allowing 2 ER or fewer in each game
- Has 43 Ks and 4 BBs while allowing only 5 ER and 3 HR
Lopez (2-1, 1.53 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, xx BB/9 and xx K/9 in 35 1/3 IP.
- Braves are 4-2 in his last 6 starts
- Has allowed 3 ER or fewer in each game
- Has given up 6 ER and 2 HR while striking out 36 and walking 14
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Cubs at Braves odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:59 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cubs +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Braves -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-175) | Braves -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Cubs at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Cubs 4, Braves 3
Moneyline
BET CUBS (+120).
The Cubs are undefeated with Imanagaon the mound with the rookie ace allowing just 5 ER in 7 games. The Cubs have won 2 of their last 3 games on the road and have scored 5 or more runs in each of their last 3 games. They are 5-3 in their last 8 games.
Atlanta has scored 4 or fewer runs in 8 of its last 10.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is minimal value on the run line in this game.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-105).
This is a low run line, but this matchup features 2 pitchers who have allowed 11 combined ER in 13 total starts. The Cubs have scored 3 or fewer runs in 3 of their last 6 games while the Braves have scored 4 or fewer in 8 of their last 10. Atlanta has failed to hit the Over in 9 of its last 10 overall.
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