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MLB action on Wednesday includes the Atlanta Braves playing the Chicago Cubs.

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Braves vs Cubs Game Info

• Atlanta Braves (27-18) vs. Chicago Cubs (27-22)
• Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
• Time: 7:40 PM ET
• Venue: Wrigley Field -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: BSSO

Braves vs Cubs Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: ATL: (-134) | CHC: (+114)
• Spread: ATL: -1.5 (+118) | CHC: +1.5 (-142)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-122) | Under: (-100)

Braves vs Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Max Fried (Braves) - 3-2, 3.81 ERA vs Justin Steele (Cubs) - 0-1, 5.21 ERA

The Braves will call on Max Fried (3-2) versus the Cubs and Justin Steele (0-1). When Fried starts, his team is 4-5-0 against the spread this season. Fried's team is 6-3 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite. The Cubs have a 1-3-0 ATS record in Steele's four starts with a set spread. The Cubs were named the moneyline underdog for one Steele start this season -- they lost.

Braves vs Cubs Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Braves win (51%)

Braves vs Cubs Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Braves-Cubs, Atlanta is the favorite at -134, and Chicago is +114 playing at home.

Braves vs Cubs Spread

• The Cubs are at +1.5 on the runline against the Braves. The Cubs are -142 to cover the spread, and the Braves are +118.

Braves vs Cubs Over/Under

• An over/under of 8.5 has been set for Braves-Cubs on May 22, with the over being -122 and the under -100.

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Braves vs Cubs Betting Trends

• The Braves have been victorious in 27, or 65.9%, of the 41 contests they have been chosen as favorites in this season.
• This year Atlanta has won 24 of 34 games when listed as at least -134 on the moneyline.
• The Braves and their opponents have hit the over in 14 of their 44 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Braves are 22-22-0 against the spread in their 44 games that had a posted line this season.
• The Cubs have put together a 14-14 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +114 or longer, Chicago has an 8-6 record (winning 57.1% of its games).
• The Cubs have combined with opponents to go over the total 19 times this season for a 19-28-1 record against the over/under.
• The Cubs have put together a 23-25-0 record against the spread this season.

Braves Player Leaders

• Marcell Ozuna leads Atlanta in OBP (.405), slugging percentage (.633) and total hits (54) this season. He has a .325 batting average.
• Among all qualifying hitters in baseball, he ranks eighth in batting average, seventh in on-base percentage, and third in slugging.
• Ozuna will look for his 15th straight game with a hit in this contest. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .371 with three doubles, two home runs, five walks and five RBI.
• Ronald Acuna Jr. is batting .247 with seven doubles, a triple, three home runs and 26 walks, while slugging .351 with an on-base percentage of .355.
• His batting average ranks 86th among qualified players, his on-base percentage 30th, and his slugging percentage 128th.
• Ozzie Albies has 41 hits this season and has a slash line of .268/.329/.392.
• Orlando Arcia has five home runs, 17 RBI and a batting average of .247 this season.

Cubs Player Leaders

• Christopher Morel is batting .213 with four doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 24 walks. He's slugging .408 with an on-base percentage of .312.
• Including all the qualifying hitters in the majors, he is 135th in batting average, 97th in on-base percentage and 83rd in slugging percentage.
• Nico Hoerner is slugging .385 to lead his team. He has a batting average of .267 with an on-base percentage of .357.
• He ranks 49th in batting average, 29th in on-base percentage and 100th in slugging percentage in the majors.
• Mike Tauchman has racked up a team-best .373 on-base percentage.
• Cody Bellinger's 35 hits pace his team.

Braves vs Cubs Head to Head

• 5/21/2024: 4-3 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 11.5, Favorite Moneyline: -126, Underdog Moneyline: +108)
• 5/15/2024: 7-1 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -184, Underdog Moneyline: +154)
• 5/14/2024: 7-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -196, Underdog Moneyline: +164)
• 5/13/2024: 2-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)
• 9/28/2023: 5-3 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)
• 9/27/2023: 6-5 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -162, Underdog Moneyline: +136)
• 9/26/2023: 7-6 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -152, Underdog Moneyline: +128)
• 8/4/2023: 8-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -184, Underdog Moneyline: +154)
• 6/19/2022: 6-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -162, Underdog Moneyline: +136)
• 6/18/2022: 6-3 CHC (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -196, Underdog Moneyline: +164)

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