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Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
The fans at Truist Park will be treated to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Cubs will trot Cade Horton out to the mound in this one. Right hander Horton has a 9-4 record and a 2.95 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Horton with Spencer Strider. Right hander Strider has a 4.97 ERA to go along with a 5-12 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -400-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, Atlanta was a 4-1 winner on the road against the Cubs. Bettors on Atlanta at -105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago was a 4-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Braves. They lost as -115 favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 81-63 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Chicago Cubs is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Chicago Cubs is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago Cubs's last 6 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 65-79 SU
Atlanta is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Atlanta Wednesday, September 10