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Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs
The fans at Wrigley Field will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Braves will trot Ian Anderson out to the mound in this one. Right hander Anderson has a 5-3 record and a 4.81 ERA this season.
The Cubs will counter Anderson with Kyle Hendricks. Right hander Hendricks has a 4.95 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Chicago was a 6-3 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Chicago at 175 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Cubs on June 18. Bettors who backed the Cubs at 175 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta:
Team record: 37-29 SU
Atlanta is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Atlanta is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Chicago:
Team record: 25-40 SU
Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Chi Cubs is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta home to San Francisco Monday, June 20
Chicago at Pittsburgh Monday, June 20