Braves vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Friday [8/4/2023]

Updated: Dec 29, 2023, 6:29 AM ET | First published: Aug 3, 2023, 6:46 PM ET

Braves vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Friday [8/4/2023]

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

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks (4-5, 3.49 ERA), pitting him against Max Fried (2-1, 2.08 ERA) for the Braves.

Dimers' best betting picks for Braves vs. Cubs, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Braves vs. Cubs

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Braves a 60% chance of getting the W against the Cubs.

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Braves vs. Cubs Odds [8/4]

Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-110), Braves -1.5 (-106)
Moneyline: Cubs +150, Braves -180
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110/+100)

The Cubs are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Braves, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Braves (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -106.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +150, which means you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -180, where you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Braves vs. Cubs

Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)
Moneyline: Cubs @ +150 via BetMGM (0.2% edge)
Total: Over 8.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Braves are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cubs moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Braves vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Braves are more likely to defeat the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Braves given a 60% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Braves-Cubs game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Braves vs. Cubs on Friday August 4, 2023.

Braves vs. Cubs 2023

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

Who: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs
Date: Friday August 4, 2023
Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
Venue: Wrigley Field

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