Braves vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Jun 18, 2022

The Chicago Cubs square off with the Atlanta Braves in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, beginning at 2:20PM ET.

The Cubs will send Justin Steele (1-5, 4.33 ERA) to the mound, while the Braves are going with Kyle Wright (7-3, 2.57 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Braves vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Braves vs. Cubs?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Braves-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Braves a 62% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Braves vs. Cubs Game Odds

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (+105), Braves -1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Cubs +175, Braves -196
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-120/+102)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Braves, with +105 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 -115.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +175, which means you can bet $100 to profit $175, earning a total payout of $275, if they win.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -196, where you can risk $196 to win $100, for a total payout of $296, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7 runs is a 57% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Braves vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +175 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.9% edge)
• Total: Over 7 @ -120 via BetMGM (57% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

While the Braves are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Cubs moneyline is the best option due to the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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

Braves vs. Cubs Probabilities

Use our widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Atlanta vs. CHI Cubs, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Braves-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Braves vs. Cubs on Saturday June 18, 2022.

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Braves vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Cubs and Braves at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
• Date: Saturday June 18, 2022
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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