The Chicago Cubs (81-62) visit the Atlanta Braves (64-79) Monday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from Truist Park is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Cubs lead 2-1
The Cubs finished a 6-game homestand Sunday with a disapponting 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals. RP Daniel Palencia blew a 3-1 lead and gave up 5 runs in the top of the ninth inning without recording an out as the Cubs dropped 2 of 3 games to the lowly Nationals. Chicago is 7 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central, but holds the top Wild Card position. Chicago is the fourth-best team in the majors on the road (37-34).
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