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

The Atlanta Braves (8-10) and Chicago Cubs (7-10) will meet on Wednesday at Truist Park, starting at 7:20 PM ET. The Cubs (+166 underdog moneyline odds to win) are away versus the Braves (-194). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with …

The Atlanta Braves (8-10) and Chicago Cubs (7-10) will meet on Wednesday at Truist Park, starting at 7:20 PM ET.

The Cubs (+166 underdog moneyline odds to win) are away versus the Braves (-194). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Charlie Morton (1-2), and Mark Leiter Jr. (0-1) taking the ball for the Chicago Cubs.

These clubs meet again following the Braves’ 3-1 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Max Fried (6.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 4 K) picked up the win for the Braves. Travis Demeritte went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Marcus Stroman (6.0 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 3 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Cubs.

To prepare for this Braves vs. Cubs showdown, here is what you need to prepare for Wednesday’s MLB action.

Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Braves (-194, bet $194 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Cubs (+166, bet $100 to win $166)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Braves Stats and Trends

Braves Betting Records

  • This season, the Braves have won five out of the 11 games, or 45.5%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Atlanta has played as a favorite of -194 or more twice this season and lost both games.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 66% chance of a victory for the Braves.
  • Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in eight of their 18 chances.
  • The Braves are 7-11-0 against the spread this season.

Charlie Morton (Braves Probable Starter)

  • Morton (1-2) will take to the mound for the Braves and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The 38-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 6.32 ERA, 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .274.
  • Morton has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Cubs rank fifth in MLB with 85 runs scored this season. They have a .266 batting average this campaign with 14 home runs (17th in the league).

Braves Batting Stats

  • The Braves’ 21 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Braves have a combined .407 slugging percentage this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in MLB with a .230 team batting average.
  • The Braves have scored the 14th-most runs in the league this season with 71 (3.9 per game).
  • Atlanta has the 19th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.305).
  • The Braves rank 22nd in strikeouts per game (8.7) among MLB offenses.

Cubs Stats and Trends

Cubs Betting Records

  • The Cubs have won in five, or 45.5%, of the 11 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Chicago this season with a +166 moneyline set for this game.
  • The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 37.6% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
  • Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in seven of their 17 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Cubs are 9-8-0 against the spread in their 17 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Mark Leiter Jr. (Cubs Probable Starter)

  • The Cubs will look to Mark Leiter Jr. (0-1) to open the game and make his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he threw four innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • He has an 11.05 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are hitting .286 against him over his two games this season.
  • He will take the hill against a Braves offense that ranks 15th in the league with 134 total hits (on a .230 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .407 (sixth in the league) with 21 total home runs (third in MLB play).

Cubs Batting Stats

  • The Cubs are 17th in baseball with 14 home runs. They average 0.8 per game.
  • So far this year, the Cubs are fourth in baseball with a .412 slugging percentage.
  • Chicago leads MLB with a .266 batting average.
  • The offense for the Cubs is No. 5 in MLB action scoring 5.0 runs per game (85 total runs).
  • Chicago has a league-best .346 on-base percentage.
  • Cubs hitters strike out 7.9 times per game, the sixth-lowest average in the league.

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Braves vs. Cubs: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Wednesday, April 27, 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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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

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • 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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Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins odds, tips and betting trends

The Atlanta Braves (7-9) will host the Miami Marlins (6-8), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The Marlins are an underdog (+111 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Braves (-131). The matchup on the mound for …

The Atlanta Braves (7-9) will host the Miami Marlins (6-8), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.

The Marlins are an underdog (+111 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Braves (-131). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Bryce Elder (1-1), and Jesus Luzardo (0-1) getting the nod for the Miami Marlins.

Yesterday, the Marlins picked up a 9-7 win over the Braves, with Steven Okert (0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) earning the win for the Marlins. Jazz Chisholm finished 4-for-6 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Spencer Strider (0.0 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Braves.

Prepare for the Braves vs. Marlins with what you need to know about Sunday’s game.

Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 5:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Braves (-131, bet $131 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Marlins (+111, bet $100 to win $111)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Braves Stats and Trends

Braves Betting Records

  • The Braves have been favorites in nine games this season and won four (44.4%) of those contests.
  • Atlanta has a record of 4-5 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -131 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Braves, based on the moneyline, is 56.7%.
  • Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in seven of 16 chances this season.
  • The Braves have an ATS record of 6-10-0 in 16 games with a spread this season.

Bryce Elder (Braves Probable Starter)

  • Elder will take to the mound for the Braves, his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while allowing three hits against the San Diego Padres.
  • He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 4.50, a 1.4 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.400.
  • The Marlins are batting .237 this season, 11th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .370 (13th in the league) with 12 home runs.

Braves Batting Stats

  • The Braves rank third in Major League Baseball with 19 home runs.
  • Fueled by 54 extra-base hits, the Braves rank seventh in MLB with a .412 slugging percentage this season.
  • Atlanta has a team batting average of .233 this season, which ranks 15th among MLB teams.
  • The Braves have scored 64 runs (4.0 per game) this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has an on-base percentage of .307 this season, which ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Braves rank 22nd in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.6 whiffs per contest.

Marlins Stats and Trends

Marlins Betting Records

  • The Marlins have won in three of the nine contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Miami has a win-loss record of 3-3 when favored by +111 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
  • The Marlins have an implied victory probability of 47.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Miami and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their 14 opportunities.
  • The Marlins have an against the spread mark of 8-6-0 in 14 games with a line this season.

Jesús Luzardo (Marlins Probable Starter)

  • Luzardo (0-1) gets the starting nod for the Marlins, his third of the season.
  • His last appearance came on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when the lefty tossed 4 1/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .243 against him this season. He has a 4.82 ERA and 14.5 strikeouts per nine innings over his two appearances.
  • Luzardo has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this season heading into this outing.
  • The opposing Braves offense has a collective .233 batting average, and is ninth in the league with 121 total hits and 13th in MLB action with 64 runs scored. They have the seventh-ranked slugging percentage (.412) and are third in all of MLB with 19 home runs.

Marlins Batting Stats

  • The Marlins average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 19th in baseball with 12 total home runs .
  • This season, the Marlins rank 13th in baseball with a .370 slugging percentage.
  • Miami has the 11th-ranked batting average in the majors (.237).
  • Averaging 3.9 runs per game (54 total), the Marlins are the 19th-highest scoring team in MLB action.
  • Miami’s .319 on-base percentage ranks 10th-best in baseball.
  • The Marlins strike out 9.4 times per game, the No. 18 mark in the league.

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Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins odds, tips and betting trends

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (7-8) are hosting the Miami Marlins (5-7), at 7:20 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series. The Braves are favored (-163 moneyline odds) when they take on the Marlins (+139). The Atlanta Braves will give the …

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (7-8) are hosting the Miami Marlins (5-7), at 7:20 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series.

The Braves are favored (-163 moneyline odds) when they take on the Marlins (+139). The Atlanta Braves will give the start to Ian Anderson (1-1, 4.22 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Elieser Hernandez (1-1, 4.22).

The Braves beat the Marlins 3-0 yesterday, with Kyle Wright getting the win (6.0 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 11 K) and Matt Olson leading the way offensively (going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI). Trevor Rogers (5.0 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Marlins.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s Braves vs. Marlins game.

Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Braves (-163, bet $163 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Marlins (+139, bet $100 to win $139)
  • Over/under: 8

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Braves Stats and Trends

Braves Betting Records

  • The Braves have entered the game as favorites eight times this season and won four of those games.
  • This season, Atlanta has won three of its seven games when favored by at least -163 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 62% chance of a victory for the Braves.
  • Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in six of 15 chances this season.
  • The Braves are 6-9-0 against the spread this season.

Ian Anderson (Braves Probable Starter)

  • The Braves’ Anderson will make his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up one earned run.
  • He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 6.48, a 1.333 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.320.
  • The Marlins have scored 42 runs this season, which ranks 24th in MLB. They have 88 hits, 23rd in baseball, with nine home runs (25th in the league).

Braves Batting Stats

  • The Braves’ 16 home runs rank second in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Braves rank ninth in the majors with a combined .396 team slugging percentage.
  • Atlanta ranks 14th in MLB with a .231 team batting average.
  • The Braves rank 11th in the league with 57 total runs scored this season.
  • Atlanta has an on-base percentage of .307 this season, which ranks 14th in the league.
  • The Braves rank 24th in strikeouts per game (8.5) among MLB offenses.

Marlins Stats and Trends

Marlins Betting Records

  • The Marlins have won in two of the eight contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Miami has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +139.
  • The Marlins have an implied victory probability of 41.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
  • Miami and its opponents have gone over the total this season in three of their 12 opportunities.
  • In 12 games with a line this season, the Marlins have a mark of 7-5-0 against the spread.

Elieser Hernandez (Marlins Probable Starter)

  • Hernandez (1-1) gets the start for the Marlins, his third of the season.
  • The righty last pitched on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • He has a 4.22 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .244 against him over his two appearances this season.
  • Hernandez has one quality start this year.
  • Hernandez will try to pick up his second game of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 5.1 innings per appearance.
  • The opposing Braves offense has the ninth-ranked slugging percentage (.396) and ranks second in home runs hit (16) in all of MLB. They have a collective .231 batting average, and are sixth in the league with 112 total hits and 11th in MLB action scoring 57 runs.

Marlins Batting Stats

  • The Marlins average 0.8 home runs per game to rank 25th in MLB play with nine total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Marlins are 18th in the league, slugging .349.
  • Miami’s .224 batting average ranks 17th in the league.
  • The Marlins score the 24th-most runs in baseball (42 total, 3.5 per game).
  • Miami’s .306 on-base percentage ranks 15th in baseball.
  • The Marlins strike out 9.5 times per game to rank 16th in baseball.

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The Padres jokingly gave C.J. Abrams the traditional ‘silent treatment’ after he hit his first career home run

The whole team just trolled Abrams . Wow.

Can you imagine the feeling you get after hitting your first career home run in Major League Baseball?

I mean, I personally cannot imagine hitting a home run — period. But if I could? Boy, would I be over the moon. So I can only imagine how Padres prospect C.J. Abrams felt after knocking his first career homer in the big leagues against the Braves.

He went yard on Thursday night to give the Padres a 4-0 lead over Atlanta and his teammates thought it’d be the perfect time to play a joke on him.

Of course, after your teammate hits a homer for the first time you should absolutely be happy for him. And that’s what Abrams expected when he got back into the dugout.

Instead, he got the silent treatment. FROM THE WHOLE TEAM. It was hilarious.

This is actually a tradition in the Majors. Anytime someone gets their first career homer, the team has to give them the silent treatment. At least for a few seconds. It’s a tradition that has been around for years.

You just knew this wouldn’t hold up after a few seconds. You could literally see the smiles cracking on his teammate’s faces after Abrams turned around.

They celebrated it the right way eventually, but this was hilarious. What a perfect and well-organized troll.

Baseball fans loved this.

CHILLS: Atlanta Braves post ‘State of Champions’ video celebrating UGA, Braves titles

This ‘State of Champions’ video will get you fired up

It was the year Georgia sports fans had been waiting for our whole lives. Not one, but two Georgia sports teams were crowned champions of their league during the 2021-22 seasons.

The Atlanta Braves kicked things off when they won their first World Series since 1995 after beating out the Houston Astros four games to two.

Then, the Georgia Bulldogs kept the magic alive by beating the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 in Indianapolis for their first title since 1980.

To honor the two great accomplishments, the Atlanta Braves released one of the greatest short videos you’ll ever see: ‘State of Champions.’

Narrated by former Georgia quarterback DJ Shockley, the video celebrates the Dawgs’ and Braves’ feats as world champions.

Falcons players, fans react to Braves winning the World Series

On Tuesday night, the Braves defeated the Astros 7-0 in Game 6 to secure a World Series win

There hasn’t been much to get excited about in Atlanta for a while. However, the Braves and Hawks are trying to change this narrative. On Tuesday night, the Braves defeated the Astros 7-0 in Game 6 to secure a World Series win.  Fans were anxious to get the game over with, and felt an immediate sense of relief once it finally ended.

Several Falcons fans and players shared their excitement over Twitter.

Falcons Twitter anxiously supports Braves in World Series

The Braves are taking on the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series, and the fans in Atlanta are understandably nervous.

The Braves are taking on the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series with a chance to close it out, and the fans in Atlanta are understandably nervous. Five years ago, the Falcons were in a similar position in the Super Bowl but collapsed in a fashion so painful, most fans have yet to fully shake it off.

As we can see on Twitter, the fan base’s excitement for tonight’s game is arguably matched by its anxiety.

Falcons Twitter reacts to Braves’ World Series berth

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in the NLCS and will take on the Houston Astros in the World Series.

The Atlanta Falcons take the field on Sunday afternoon for a Week 7 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, but fans were given an early gift on Saturday evening from the baseball gods. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in the NLCS and will take on the Houston Astros in the World Series.

Let’s head to Twitter and check out some of the best Falcons fan and player reactions to Atlanta’s series-clinching win.

Bettors are expecting Dodgers-Braves to go to Game 7 in NLCS

Making sense of the money coming in ahead of the Dodgers-Braves Game 6 showdown.

Saturday night’s NLCS Game 6 between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers has a lot on the line. The Braves can clinch a spot in the World Series for the first time since 1999, but they’ll have to stave off the defending champion Dodgers, who will look to extend the series to seven where they can fight for a consecutive World Series appearance. Tipico Sportsbook has the visiting Dodgers as a 1.5-run favorite in what projects to be a relatively low-scoring game.

The money coming in indicates that most wagerers are expecting to see a good amount of runs scored, with 65 percent of betslips taking the OVER on Tipico’s 8.5 runs total. The tickets also suggest that this series won’t be decided until Game 7 on Sunday. As Saturday’s opening pitch nears, 75 percent of betslips have the Braves at +1.5, yet, only 53 percent of tickets are taking the Braves at the money line, suggesting that Atlanta will play well enough to cover the spread but won’t do enough to win outright.

Ian Anderson is expected to get the start for Atlanta tonight and will have to cool off the hot-hitting Dodgers on the heels of a 17-hit Game 5 performance. Meanwhile, Walker Buehler gets the nod for L.A. in a win-or-go-home Game 6.

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