Braves vs. Cubs odds, prediction, betting line: 2022 MLB picks, Saturday, June 18 best bets from proven model
The Atlanta Braves had their 14-game winning streak snapped by the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The Braves and Cubs meet at Wrigley Field on Saturday. SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a strong start to the 2022 season. It's on a 55-42 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through 10 weeks.
SportsLine's advanced model has revealed its coveted picks and predictions for Braves vs. Cubs. The model is very accurate. Atlanta is 17-14 in road games and Chicago is 12-24 at home.
Atlanta is 17-14 in road games and Chicago is 12-24 in home games.
Atlanta's offense is on fire in June. Kyle Wright is an early Cy Young candidate in 2022. Wright has a 2.13 ERA in the last six starts. The Braves' bullpen is striking out more than 10 batters per nine innings. Atlanta leads the National League in wins above replacement from relief pitchers.
The Cubs have a lot of speed and effectiveness on the basepaths. Chicago ranks near the top of the National League in stolen bases and triples this season. Justin Steele has a 2.37 ERA in his last three starts and a 3.26 ERA at Wrigley Field. The Braves are susceptible to strikeout pitchers and are near to the league average in total walks and on-base percentage.
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total and projects 9.9 combined runs. One side of the money line has all the value.
