Braves vs. Cubs odds, prediction, betting line: 2022 MLB picks, Friday, June 17 best bets from proven model

The Chicago Cubs (23-40) host the Atlanta Braves (37-27) as these teams kick off their three-game series on Friday afternoon. The Braves are on a 14-game winning streak and now sit 4.5 games behind the New York Mets for first in the NL East standings. Meanwhile, the Cubs are in a big-time slump. They have dropped 10 straight matchups. Charlie Morton (4-3, 5.67 ERA) is on the hill for Atlanta. Keegan Thompson (6-2, 3.67 ERA) starts for Chicago. 

First pitch is set for 2:20 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Atlanta at -185 (risk $185 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Braves vs. Cubs odds, while the over-under is 8.5. Before making any Cubs vs. Braves picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice 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.

Now, the model has set its sights on Braves vs. Cubs and revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model’s MLB picks. Here are several MLB odds and trends for Cubs vs. Braves:

• Braves vs. Cubs moneyline: Atlanta -185, Chicago +165
• Braves vs. Cubs run-line: Atlanta -1.5 (-115) 
• Braves vs. Cubs over-under: 8.5 runs 
• Braves vs. Cubs tickets: See tickets at StubHub 
• ATL: Braves are 4-0 in their last four Friday games 
• CHC: Under is 5-2 in Cubs’ last seven games as an underdog

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Why you should back the Braves

Shortstop Dansby Swanson is an all-around talent who has exhibited good patience at the plate. Swanson makes consistent contact with the ball and has a very good glove in the infield. The 28-year-old leads the team in batting average (.295) and hits (69) while being second in RBIs (37). On June 13, he went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and four total RBIs.

Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is another nice offensive piece for the Braves. Ozuna has superb power and great hands that allows him to spray the ball all over the field. The two-time All-Star is second on the team in home runs (12) with 26 RBIs. On June 15, he went 1-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. 

Why you should back the Cubs

Center fielder Ian Happ is a dependable switch-hitter for Chicago. Happ has terrific instincts and exceptional hands on both sides of the game. The 27-year-old is playing superb baseball lately. He’s batting .377 with two home runs and five RBIs during the month of June. On June 15, he went 3-for-4 with three singles.

Third baseman Patrick Wisdom plays stout defense and displays superb reaction time on the diamond. Wisdom has home-run power and run-producing abilities in the middle of the lineup. The 30-year-old is tied for second on the team in home runs (12) and RBI (31). On June 14, he was 2-for-4 with two singles.

How to make Braves vs. Cubs picks

SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 9.5 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model’s MLB picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Braves vs. Cubs? And which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.