Braves vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 15

Updated May. 15, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET

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The Chicago Cubs and Nico Hoerner take the field in the final game of a three-game series against Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at Truist Park. The Cubs are +158 moneyline underdogs for this matchup with the Braves (-189). Atlanta is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). The game's over/under has been set at 9 runs.

Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Braves-Cubs game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

Cubs vs. Braves Highlights | MLB on FOX

Check out the best moments from the Atlanta Braves' 2-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday, May 13th.

Braves vs. Cubs Game Information & Odds

• When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: BSSO

Braves vs. Cubs Prediction

• Score Prediction: Braves 5, Cubs 4
• Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Braves 57%, Cubs 43%

Braves vs. Cubs Betting Insights

• The Braves have won 26, or 72.2%, of the 36 games they've played as favorites this season.
• Atlanta has a record of 15-2 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -189 on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Braves, based on the moneyline, is 65.4%.
• The Cubs have come away with 13 wins in the 26 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Chicago has played as an underdog of +158 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 38.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

FINAL

CHC 7 · ATL 1

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Chicago Cubs

CHC

+1.5

+158

o9

Atlanta Braves

ATL

-1.5

-189

u9

Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves went 6-1 over the seven games they were moneyline favorites in their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings, the Braves and their opponents combined to hit the over one time (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Braves have put together a 6-4-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Marcell Ozuna's 12 round-trippers and 41 RBI both lead the Braves, in addition to his team-high .329 average.
• Of all hitters in the majors, Ozuna is second in homers and first in RBI.
• Ozuna has collected a hit in eight games in a row. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .353 with a double, three home runs, five walks and nine RBI.
• Acuna is batting .245 with six doubles, three home runs and 23 walks.
• Acuna is 147th in home runs in baseball, and 203rd in RBI.
• Ozzie Albies has nine doubles, three home runs and 10 walks while batting .281.
• Albies will look to build on his two-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is batting .238 with a home run, two walks and an RBI.
• Matt Olson has nine doubles, a triple, five home runs and 20 walks while batting .218.
• Olson brings a three-game streak with at least one hit into this one. In his last five games he is batting .353 with a double, two home runs, two walks and six RBI.

Braves Team Props

Learn more about this Braves vs. Cubs matchup on Fox Sports.

Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• The Cubs have played as underdogs in five of their past 10 games and have gone 2-3 in those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents are 4-5-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
• The Cubs have a record of 2-8-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Hoerner leads the Cubs with a .269 batting average.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Hoerner is 208th in home runs and 181st in RBI.
• Christopher Morel has hit nine home runs with 27 RBI, leading the team in both categories.
• Morel is currently 13th in home runs and 23rd in RBI in the big leagues.
• Mike Tauchman has nine doubles, three home runs and 25 walks while hitting .260.
• Cody Bellinger has three doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 13 walks while batting .254.

Cubs Team Props

Cubs vs. Braves Highlights | MLB on FOX

Check out the best moments from the Atlanta Braves' 2-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday, May 13th.

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