Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Predictions August 5, 2023: B. Elder vs J. Assad
When: Saturday, 8/5/2023 @ 2:20pm
Game Info
When: Saturday, 8/5/2023 @ 2:20pm EST
Where: Wrigley Field Stadium Braves vs Cubs Betting Odds Moneyline: Braves -147 | Cubs +133
Spread: Braves -1.5 (+104) | Cubs +1.5 (-122)
Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 60%.
Braves Soar to 8-0 Victory over Cubs; Stroman Placed on Injured List
The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs continue their weekend series in Chicago on Saturday, with the Braves in first place in the NL East and having the best record in baseball and the Cubs playing their best baseball of the season. Atlanta's Bryce Elder (ERA: 3.18) will start against an unnamed Cubs pitcher (ERA: ) while the Cubs turn to a bullpen game as Marcus Stroman is out with an injury. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:20 PM EST with Atlanta as the opening betting favorite (-147).
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves have enjoyed a successful season, sitting atop baseball with a record of 70-37 even without their two best starting pitchers, Kyle Wright and Max Fried still unavailable. Just last series, they outscored the Los Angeles Angels 17-6, totaling 6 home runs in the two games. To kick off their current series against the Cubs, the Braves had another power performance with 3 more home runs and a shutout 8-0 victory from Fried, who returned to start the game. Bryce Elder is slated to start game two for the Braves; he is 8-2 in 21 appearances this season. He boasts a 3.18 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 8.6 K/9 rate. On the road, Elder is 4-1 in 9 starts with a 2.96 ERA. With their current power ranking of 8, the Braves are #2 in offense (scoring an average of 5.67 runs per game) and #7 in defense (allowing an average of 4.17 points per game). Outfielder Sam Hilliard is currently injured.