Braves vs. Cubs odds, line, prediction: 2022 MLB picks, Thursday, April 28 best bets from proven model

The Atlanta Braves are looking to win the series against the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs are trying to get their second series win of the season. Caesars Sportsbook lists Atlanta as the -215 money-line favorite. SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a 25-11 start to the 2022 season, returning almost $1,100 for $100 players.

SportsLine's proven model has set its sights on Braves vs. Cubs and has made its picks and MLB predictions. The model is using the money line of Braves -215 and the over-under of 8 runs.

The Braves are 5-7 at home and 4-4 on the road.

Ronald Acuna Jr. is making his return to the lineup after missing the second half of last season with a torn ACL. Kyle Wright is off to a good start with the pitching. Drew Smyly is struggling. The Braves are the defending World Series champions. They are looking to win the series against Chicago.

Chicago beat Atlanta 6-3 on Wednesday. Willson Contreras and Patrick Wisdom are two of the Cubs' best hitters. Seiya Suzuki is the team's home-run leader. Chicago's starting lineup is spread out to keep Braves starter Kyle Wright on his toes.

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the run total and projects 10.1 combined runs. One side of the money line has all the value.