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Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
The Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Truist Park.
The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Jameson Taillon in this game. Taillon has a 3-0 record and a 1.12 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Taillon with Chris Sale. Left hander Sale has a 2.95 ERA to go along with a 5-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -200-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -130 were rewarded, while the 2 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 2-0 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -130 were rewarded, while the 2 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 24-18 SU
Chi Cubs is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta:
Team record: 25-13 SU
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Next up:
Chicago at Atlanta Wednesday, May 15