Analyst Backs Braves at -121 Over Cubs as Chicago Brings 9-9 Road Record

14 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 12

Atlanta is the pick at -121 in Tuesday’s Cubs-Braves matchup, with the call driven by Chicago’s road struggles and recent offensive slump after two straight shutout losses to Texas.
Chicago enters 27-14 but is only 9-9 away from Wrigley, hitting .238 with 91 road runs versus .263 and 124 runs at home; starter Colin Rea has a 4.03 ERA and has allowed 11 earned runs in 17.2 road innings.
Atlanta is 28-13 overall and 12-6 at home, batting .282 in its home park while carrying a staff 3.14 ERA and 1.16 WHIP despite starter Grant Holmes’ 5.40 home ERA in three starts.
Matchup history also favors the Braves side: Atlanta hitters are batting .286 against Rea, and Matt Olson is 4-for-8 off him with three extra-base hits, prompting a separate Olson 2+ hits play at +202.

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