Cubs vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 15
Cubs vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 15

The Chicago Cubs (+145) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-175) on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Cubs are 24-19 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 21-18 ATS.

Cubs vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Javier Assad 3-0, 1.69 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Charlie Morton 3-0, 3.27 ERA

Cubs vs. Braves Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cubs vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 57.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Christopher Morel has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 15 games (+17.55 Units / 117% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 23 of his last 29 games (+15.95 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Runs Over in 12 of his last 16 away games (+13.15 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Cody Bellinger has hit the RBIs Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+11.80 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Under in 15 of his last 19 away games (+11.55 Units / 44% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+15.50 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 24 of his last 37 games (+14.95 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the RBIs Under in 16 of his last 17 games at home (+13.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 14 games (+12.70 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+12.15 Units / 40% ROI)

  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 41 games (+8.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 39 games (+7.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+5.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+3.95 Units / 20% ROI)

  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 25 games (+19.75 Units / 70% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+7.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 26 games (+7.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+6.35 Units / 19% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 24-19 against the Run Line (+0.95 Units / 1.55% ROI).

  • 24-19 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 11.81% ROI
  • 18-24 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.55 Units / -18% ROI
  • 24-18 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.25 Units / 9.01% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 21-18 against the Run Line (+4 Units / 9.03% ROI).

  • 26-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.95 Units / 8.57% ROI
  • 12-25 when betting on the total runs Over for -15.1 Units / -35.45% ROI
  • 25-12 when betting on the total runs Under for +11.9 Units / 27.48% ROI

Javier Assad has allowed an OPS of just .423 (186 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since the 2022 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 145 total IP; League Avg: .725 — 100th Percentile.

Javier Assad has allowed an OPS of just .394 (80 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 4th best among in MLB; League Avg: .651 — 93rd Percentile.

Javier Assad has allowed an OPS of just .389 (155 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: .742 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 18% (56/316) against Javier Assad this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — fourth Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Charlie Morton has walked 38 of 329 batters (12%) when going through the lineup the first time in a game since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 41% of the time (269/654) this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 16% — 100th Percentile.

Charlie Morton has walked 61 of 608 batters (10%) when going through the lineup the first time in a game since the 2022 season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — third Percentile.

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 44% of the time (74/169) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 16% — 100th Percentile.

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