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Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
A winning streak will be on the line for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park.
Marcus Stroman will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Right hander Stroman is 10-8 this season with a 3.88 ERA.
The Braves will counter Stroman with AJ Smith-Shawver. Right hander Smith-Shawver has a 4.57 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
In their last action, Atlanta was a 6-5 winner on the road against the Cubs. Bettors on Atlanta at -140 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago was a 6-5 loser in its last match on the road against the Braves. They lost as +125 underdogs, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 82-76 SU
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 102-56 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Atlanta is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Next up:
Chicago at Milwaukee Friday, September 29
Atlanta home to Washington Friday, September 29