Continuing through the second third of the season, the Chicago Cubs (25W-40L) will once again host the Atlanta Braves (37W-29L) at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 19 at 1:20 pm CT.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
Chicago Cubs +138 | Atlanta Braves -164 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
Chicago Cubs
This season, the Cubs’ are hitting .244 as a team. As far as defense goes, the team has an ERA of 5.06 and a .986 fielding percentage. They beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 in their last game on Saturday, and are currently ranked number four in the National League Central. That said, do you think they can pick up a win here?
The Chicago Cubs are missing Nicklaus Madrigal (Groin), Todd Smyly (Oblique), Wade Miley (Shoulder), Frank J. Schwindel (Back), Manuel Rodríguez (Elbow), David Bote (Shoulder), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Michael Hermosillo (COVID), Seiya Suzuki (Finger), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), Marcus Stroman (Shoulder) and Ethan Roberts (Shoulder).
Atlanta Braves
The overall regular season batting average for the Braves is .243 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 3.9. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .987. They were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 6-3 the last time they met on Saturday, and are currently number two in the National League East. Will the Braves pull it off when they go head-to-head once more against the Cubs?
The Atlanta Braves are without Tyler Matzek (Shoulder), Ozhanio Albies (Foot), Kirby Yates (Elbow), Michael Soroka (Achilles), Eddie Rosario (Eye), Manuel Piña (Wrist), Luke Jackson (Undisclosed) and Randy Jackson (Lat).
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Atlanta Braves (-164)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-115)
Runline Pick: Atlanta Braves -1.5 runs (+100)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
