The Chicago Cubs (23-40) and the Atlanta Braves (37-27) kick off their three-game series on Friday afternoon, with the first pitch set for 2:20 p.m. ET. Atlanta is a -185 favorite (risk $185 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Braves vs. Cubs odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is 8.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).

Before making any Braves vs. Cubs picks, you NEED to check out the MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The 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, returning over $600 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley is a smooth weapon on both sides. Riley has a strong throwing arm and owns outstanding home-run power. He is tied for second in the MLB in home runs (18) along with 39 RBIs and a batting average of .259. In his last outing, he went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs. 

The model also knows Chicago center fielder Ian Happ is a stable switch hitter with a compact, line-drive swing. Happ owns excellent hands and great instincts at the dish. The 27-year-old leads the team in batting average (.282) and hits (59) with seven dingers and 31 RBIs. In his last contest, Happ went 1-for-4 with a double. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Braves vs. Cubs. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the money line has ALL the value. You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.

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