The Chicago Cubs (24-17) visit the Atlanta Braves (24-13) on Monday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Cubs vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Braves won 4-2 in 2023
The Cubs got back in the win column on Sunday with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to cover as -113 road favorites. 3B Christopher Morel'led had a 2-run HR and while Chicago scored 3 runs in the 10th innings to win. RHP Hector Neris pitched a scoreless inning to pick up the win.
Atlanta had a 4-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with a 4-3 loss against the New York Mets while failing to cover as a -100 road favorite. LF Jarred Kelenic'had a solo HR and DH Marcell Ozuna'had 2 RBIs. LHP'A.J. Minter'allowed a 2-run walk-off HR in the bottom of the 9th to take the loss.