The Atlanta Braves (62-75) and the Chicago Cubs (78-59) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Braves won 4-2 last yearThe Braves avoided a 4-game sweep at the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-1 win on Sunday Night Baseball, cashing as +143 underdogs with the Under (9) hitting. C Drake Baldwin hit a tiebreaking 2-run homer in the ninth inning, and rookie SP Hurston Waldrep allowed just 1 ER on 4 hits and 4 walks with 9 K's in 5 2/3 innings. Atlanta has gone just 20-22 since the All-Star break and is 11 games out of a Wild Card spot.

The Cubs won 2 of 3

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