Braves at Cubs 6/26/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 8:05 PM EST
Jun. 26, 2019
TV: WGN
Latest Odds : CHC -115 O/U
On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves play game three of a four-game series on the road against the Chicago Cubs. Atlanta lost game one of the series 8-3 on Monday. Following a home run by Chicago’s Willson Contreras, words were exchanged between players on the field and the benches and both dugouts emptied onto the field, but no punches were thrown and order was restored.
Chicago defeated Atlanta starter Julio Teheran who fell to 5-6 on the season. The Cubs put five runs across the plate during the fifth inning highlighted by a double off the bat of Kyle Schwarber. Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Contreras each knocked in runs for the Cubs during the inning. Chicago now holds a one-game lead in the National League Central over Milwaukee.
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Freddie Freeman is leading Atlanta with a .315 batting average, in home runs with 21, RBIs with 61 and in hits with 97. Atlanta hitters are averaging .265 at the plate, while opposing batters are averaging .251. On Wednesday, the Braves will send southpaw Dallas Keuchel to the mound. Keuchel is 0-1 with an ERA of 5.40, 3 Ks and 0 BBs.
Willson Contreras is leading the Cubs with a .294 batting average, while Javier Baez leads in hits with 88. Anthony Rizzo is the team leader in home runs with 19 and RBIs with 55. Chicago is averaging .253 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .245. On Wednesday the Cubs will send right-hander Yu Darvish to the mound. Darvish is 2-3 with an ERA of 4.75, 97 Ks and 47 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Atlanta is 17-5 in its last 22 versus a starter with a 1.30 or higher WHIP
The OVER has cashed in 18 of the Braves last 26
Chicago is 13-6 in its 19 versus National League East teams
The UNDER has cashed in 3 of Darvish’s last 4 starts at home
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves +105
Atlanta has won 12 of its last 15 versus a right-handed starter, 13 of its last 17 overall and 11 of its last 15 when playing an opponent with a winning record. Chicago has lost each of its last 4 versus a left-handed starter and 8 of its last 11 versus a starter with a 1.30 or higher WHIP. Ted Barrett is the home plate umpire and the visiting team (Atlanta) has won 4 of the last 5 when Barrett is behind the plate. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 5-4