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Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves hit the field on Tuesday at Wrigley Field against Javier Assad, who is starting for the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is at 7:40 PM ET.
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Braves vs. Cubs Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on BSSO
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Atlanta Braves vs. the Chicago Cubs on FOX Sports!
Braves vs. Cubs Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 4, Braves 3
- Total Prediction: Under 11 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 51%, Cubs 49%
Braves vs. Cubs Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 9 | -189 | +158 | 7-1 CHC |
| 5/14/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 8 | -200 | +165 | 7-0 ATL |
| 5/13/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 8 | -139 | +117 | 2-0 ATL |
| 9/28/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 9.5 | -142 | +121 | 5-3 ATL |
| 9/27/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 9.5 | -150 | +127 | 6-5 ATL |
| 9/26/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 9.5 | -147 | +125 | 7-6 ATL |
| 8/6/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 8 | -128 | +109 | 6-4 CHC |
| 8/5/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 9.5 | -154 | +131 | 8-6 CHC |
| 8/4/2023 | Braves | -1.5 | 9 | -178 | +151 | 8-0 ATL |
| 6/19/2022 | Braves | -1.5 | 9 | -158 | +134 | 6-0 ATL |
Braves Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.1 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 3.03 |
| K/9 | 8.5 |
Braves Player Insights
- Ozuna paces the Braves in home runs (14), runs batted in (43) and has put up a team-best batting average of .327.
- In all of MLB, Ozuna ranks third in home runs and first in RBI.
- Ozuna has collected a hit in 13 games in a row. In his last 10 outings he is batting .371 with three doubles, two home runs, four walks and five RBI.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has seven doubles, a triple, three home runs and 25 walks while batting .253.
- Acuna is 168th in homers and 201st in RBI among all batters in MLB.
- Acuna carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last five games he is hitting .250 with a double, a triple, two walks and an RBI.
- Ozzie Albies has 10 doubles, three home runs and 10 walks while batting .275.
- Albies has at least one base hit in seven straight games. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .238 with a double, a home run, two walks and three RBI.
- Matt Olson is hitting .230 with nine doubles, a triple, six home runs and 21 walks.
- Olson takes a two-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .316 with a home run, a walk and three RBI.
Braves Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | Cubs | L 7-1 | Charlie Morton vs Javier Assad |
| May 17 | Padres | L 3-1 | Max Fried vs Matt Waldron |
| May 19 | Padres | L 9-1 | Bryce Elder vs Yu Darvish |
| May 20 | Padres | L 6-5 | Reynaldo López vs Dylan Cease |
| May 20 | Padres | W 3-0 | Chris Sale vs Randy Vasquez |
| May 21 | @ Cubs | - | Charlie Morton vs Javier Assad |
| May 22 | @ Cubs | - | Max Fried vs Justin Steele |
| May 23 | @ Cubs | - | Bryce Elder vs Kyle Hendricks |
| May 24 | @ Pirates | - | Bryce Elder vs Bailey Falter |
| May 25 | @ Pirates | - | Reynaldo López vs Mitch Keller |
| May 26 | @ Pirates | - | Chris Sale vs Martín Pérez |
Learn more about this Braves vs. Cubs matchup on Fox Sports.
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.8 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 3.48 |
| K/9 | 9.8 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Christopher Morel leads the Cubs with nine long balls and runs batted in, driving in 33.
- Morel ranks 22nd in homers and 13th in RBI among all batters in the big leagues.
- Nico Hoerner has a club-leading .269 batting average.
- Hoerner ranks 215th in home runs and 201st in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Cody Bellinger has seven doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 15 walks while batting .263.
- Mike Tauchman has nine doubles, a triple, four home runs and 25 walks while hitting .257.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | @ Braves | W 7-1 | Javier Assad vs Charlie Morton |
| May 16 | Pirates | L 5-4 | Justin Steele vs Jared Jones |
| May 17 | Pirates | L 9-3 | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| May 18 | Pirates | W 1-0 | Shota Imanaga vs Bailey Falter |
| May 19 | Pirates | L 3-2 | Jameson Taillon vs Mitch Keller |
| May 21 | Braves | - | Javier Assad vs Charlie Morton |
| May 22 | Braves | - | Justin Steele vs Max Fried |
| May 23 | Braves | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Bryce Elder |
| May 24 | @ Cardinals | - | Shota Imanaga vs Miles Mikolas |
| May 25 | @ Cardinals | - | Jameson Taillon vs Matthew Liberatore |
| May 26 | @ Cardinals | - | Javier Assad vs Sonny Gray |
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