Braves vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/5/2023]

MLB action continues on Saturday at 2:20PM ET as the Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Javier Assad (1-2, 3.24 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Braves have opted for Bryce Elder (8-2, 3.18 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Braves vs. Cubs, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Braves vs. Cubs

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Braves-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Braves a 55% chance of winning against the Cubs.

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Braves vs. Cubs Odds [8/5]

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-120), Braves -1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Cubs +130, Braves -150
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110/-105)

The Cubs are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Braves, with -120 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Braves (-1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +105.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +130, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Braves vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +130 via BetMGM (1.1% edge)
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Braves are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cubs moneyline is the best option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Braves vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Braves are more likely to beat the Cubs in the MLB game on Saturday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Braves boasting a 55% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Braves-Cubs game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Braves vs. Cubs on Saturday August 5, 2023.

Braves vs. Cubs 2023

Saturday's MLB game between the Cubs and Braves at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Saturday August 5, 2023
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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