Moneyline Favors Chicago Cubs in MLB Battle with Atlanta Braves

Wrigley Field hosts an MLB battle between the Chicago Cubs and the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday.

It's a pitching duel between John Lackey for the Chicago Cubs (10-10 on the year) and Mike Foltynewicz for Atlanta Braves (10-10 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Atlanta Braves were 206 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 6.2-3.4 win for the Cubs on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Chicago Cubs sport a record of 73-60 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 59-73 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Atlanta injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 2-rated Chicago Cubs and the league No. 17-ranked Atlanta Braves, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Chicago Cubs and its No. 5-rated batting order, averaging 5.08 runs per nine innings, against the No. 19 line up of the Atlanta Braves at 4.56 runs per outing.

Defensively, Atlanta features the No. 19-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.96 runs per game. Chicago, meanwhile, comes in at No. 7 at home, scoring 5.24 runs per game.