The'Atlanta Braves'(27-17) and'Chicago Cubs'(26-22) open a 3-game series at Wrigley Field Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET (TBS).'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Braves vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 2-1
Atlanta snapped a 4-game skid with a 3-0 win against the San Diego Padres in the nightcap of a doubleheader Monday.'LHP'Chris Sale'gave up just 5 hits in 7 innings for Atlanta, which cashed as a -239 home favorite. DH Marcell Ozuna homered for a 2nd straight game, hitting a solo shot over the left-field wall in the 5th inning.
Chicago fell 3-2 against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday while failing to cash as a -124 home favorite. The Cubs had just 2 hits, and both runs scored on sacrifice flies. RHP Jameson Taillon'allowed 3 ER in 4 2/3 innings and picked up the loss.