Braves vs. Cubs Prediction
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The Cubs took the first two games of their series with the Braves but can they sweep Atlanta when the two teams wrap things up at Wrigley Field at 2:20 p.m. ET?
Game Snapshot
909 Atlanta Braves (-161) at 910 Chicago Cubs (+140); o/u N/A
2:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, June 18, 2022
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Atlanta Braves DFS SPIN
Adam Duvall doubled and homered Saturday in a loss to the Cubs. Duvall got the Braves on the board with a solo homer off Justin Steele in the fifth inning. The right-handed hitter would double and come around to score a meaningless — to the game’s score, anyway — run in the ninth. Duvall was awful for the first two months of the season, but has come around nicely in June. He’s worth roster consideration for those needy in the outfield area.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Willson Contreras went 3-for-5 with a stolen base Saturday in a victory over the Braves. Contreras also scored and drove in a run. The steal gives the backstop three on the season. In a battle of the catching brothers, it was big bro who had the big game — William went 2-for-4 in the outing, for those curious — as he continues his run as the best fantasy catcher in baseball in 2022. With the three hits, Contreras is now slashing an outstanding .287/.394/.537 on the season.
Braves vs. Cubs MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Braves are still 8-2 in their last 10 road games despite losing the first two games in this series. They’re also 5-2 in their last seven road games versus a right-handed starter and are 20-8 in their last 28 games overall. The Cubs, meanwhile, are 2-10 in their last 12 games, are 4-8 in their last 12 games versus National League East opponents and are 15-37 in their last 52 games as a home underdog.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: ATLANTA BRAVES -161