Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs Betting Tips – Cubs To Take Series Finale In MLB
The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Atlanta Braves in a matchup where the Cubs are favored to bounce back after a recent defeat. Atlanta has struggled to maintain consistency on the road, and with inexperienced rookie JR Ritchie (1-2, 4.50 ERA) starting for the Braves, Chicago is tipped to capitalize, given their league-leading scoring. Shota Imanaga (10-10, 3.88 ERA) brings a pitching edge to the Cubs. The recommendation is to back the Cubs on the moneyline and to consider over 8 total runs, as recent games between these teams have been high scoring.
- Cubs are favoured against Braves due to pitching and scoring advantages
- Atlanta struggles on the road and relies on rookie JR Ritchie (1-2, 4.50 ERA)
- Betting tips: back Cubs moneyline and over 8 total runs
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Chicago are tipped to avenge yesterday’s defeat to the Braves.
Road consistency has been an issue for Atlanta over the past couple of months, and despite Shota Imanaga’s mixed form, the Cubs do have a pitching advantage with inexperienced JR Ritchie getting the start for the visitors.
Key Numbers – Can Braves String Together Road Wins?
- Atlanta Braves have won back-to-back road games just 1 time since July 9
- Atlanta starter JR Ritchie is 1-2with a 4.50 ERA
- Chicago Cubs lead the league in total runs scored this season
- The Over cashed in the two previous games in this series
Cubs Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Chicago Cubs lead the all-time series 1260-1073-18
- Atlanta Braves won 6-3 when the two teams last met on September 16
Atlanta Braves Form – Last 10 Games
Atlanta enter the final game of this series having bounced back from back-to-back defeats, but still in underwhelming form with five wins and five defeats in their last 10 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-06 | at Philadelphia Phillies | W | 5-4 |
| Sep-07 | at Philadelphia Phillies | L | 0-1 |
| Sep-08 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L | 1-7 |
| Sep-09 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L | 2-7 |
| Sep-10 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W | 3-1 |
| Sep-11 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W | 6-5 |
| Sep-12 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W | 12-2 |
| Sep-13 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | L | 4-9 |
| Seo-14 | at Chicago Cubs | L | 3-7 |
| Sep-15 | at Chicago Cubs | W | 6-3 |
Chicago Cubs Form – Last 10 Games
Chicago go into this final matchup with the Braves in disappointing form, having just lost for the sixth time in their last 10 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-05 | vs Miami Marlins | W | 6-5 |
| Sep-06 | vs Miami Marlins | L | 3-10 |
| Sep-07 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L | 3-4 |
| Sep-08 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L | 3-4 W/O |
| Sep-09 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L | 6-8 |
| Sep-11 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | W | 12-2 |
| Sep-12 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | W | 4-3 |
| Sep-13 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | L | 3-4 |
| Sep-14 | vs Atlanta Braves | W | 7-3 |
| Sep-15 | vs Atlanta Braves | L | 3-6 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Ritchie | Atlanta Braves | 1-2 | 4.50 | 53 | 58.0 |
| Shota Imanaga | Chicago Cubs | 10-10 | 3.88 | 156 | 162.1 |
Verdict
Chicago lead the entire league in scoring this season, and that spells trouble for Atlanta.
First-year pitcher Ritchie has seen limited action this season, and when he has taken to the field he has proven to be hittable.
First-year pitcher Ritchie has seen limited action this season, and when he has taken to the field he has proven to be hittable.
Chicago Win
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