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Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
The Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Truist Park.
The Cubs will trot Drew Smyly out to the mound in this one. Left hander Smyly has a 1-1 record and a 2.45 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Smyly with Kyle Wright. Right hander Wright has a 1.06 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -175-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Atlanta lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Cubs on April 27. Bettors who backed the Cubs at 170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Cubs were a 6-3 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at 170 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 8-10 SU
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 8-11 SU
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Milwaukee Friday, April 29
Atlanta at Texas Friday, April 29