Braves vs. Cubs odds, prediction: How to bet series opener in Chicago

Earlier than the Braves and Cubs start a three-game sequence tonight at Wrigley Area, Charlie DiSturco of The Motion Community is right here to provide his finest guess (video above).

The Braves will ship Charlie Morton to the mound within the Windy Metropolis, whereas the Cubs will counter with Keegan Thompson. And, despite the fact that the Braves arrive at this contest having gained 14 straight video games, DiSturco believes there’s worth with the underdog tonight.

The logic? Thompson brings a house pitching edge whereas Morton has struggled of late.

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“Opponents have a .276 anticipated batting common towards Morton, who has given up a 42.7 p.c onerous hit charge,” DiSturco explains.

Each of these metrics are career-lows for Morton, who has additionally surrendered an eight p.c barrel charge and 5.01 anticipated ERA this season. Additional, Morton’s walks are up whereas his strikeouts are down this season.

Charlie Morton #50 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a first inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 31, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.
After registering a 3.34 ERA in 33 begins final season, Charlie Morton has seen his ERA balloon by greater than two runs per recreation.
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On the flip-side, Thompson has witnessed his justifiable share of struggles, however there are nonetheless optimistic underlying metrics. Opponents have solely a .242 anticipated batting common towards the right-hander, who brings a 4.05 xERA into this matchup.


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Thompson additionally ranks within the top-20 p.c of all pitchers when it comes to onerous hit charge and common exit velocity. Plus, he’s pitched a lot better at house this season — at Wrigley Area, his ERA is 1.80 towards a 6.63 ERA on the highway.

For all these causes, DiSturco recommends holding your nostril and backing the Chicago Cubs Moneyline (+155) as he would play it right down to +140.

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