Braves vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Jun 17, 2022

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves clash in MLB at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 2:20PM ET.

The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson (6-2, 3.67 ERA) to the mound, up against Charlie Morton (4-3, 5.67 ERA) for the Braves.

Dimers' free betting picks for Braves vs. Cubs, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Braves vs. Cubs?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Braves-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Braves a 61% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Braves vs. Cubs Odds

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (+100), Braves -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Cubs +160, Braves -179
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Braves, with +100 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Braves (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +160. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -179, where you can risk $179 to win $100, for a total payout of $279, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Braves vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +160 via Caesars Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (51% probability)

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While the Braves are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Cubs moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Braves vs. Cubs Probabilities

Use our widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Atlanta vs. CHI Cubs, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

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Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Braves vs. Cubs on Friday June 17, 2022.

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Braves vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Cubs and Braves at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
• Date: Friday June 17, 2022
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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