Ross’ Early Friday MLB 5* Golden Total
(MLB) Atlanta vs. Chi Cubs, 04/16/2021 2:20 PM, Score: 5 - 2
Total: 7.50 | -104.00 Over
Result: Loss
Braves (Smyly) @ Cubs (Davies) 2:20 PM ET
Game# 901-902
Play On: Over 7.5 (5*)

The Cubs have struggled mightily in the early part of this 2021 season while averaging a dismal 2.7 runs scored per game and hitting .163 as a team. However, a majority of those anemic offensive numbers have been against righthanded starting pitchers. They have faced southpaw starters on 3 occasions and averaged 4.7 runs scored per game while smacking 8 home runs. Chicago will be facing Braves lefty Drew Smyly who has surrendered 3 home runs in just 10.0 innings of work thus far. The Cubs are slated to go with Kyle Davies on the mound today. Davies has made 2 starts in 2021 and has a horrible 11.04 ERA and 2.04 WHIP in those outings. The Cubs are currently a money line underdog of +111. Since 2019, the Cubs have played 37-15 (71%) to the over as a money line underdog of +100 or greater.

Unlike the Cubs, Atlanta has encountered little problems this season regarding offensive production. They have played 5-1 to the over in their previous 6 and 7-2 during its last 9 games. The Braves have hit 18 home runs in their first 12 games. Atlanta has scored 5 runs or more in 8 of its last 10 games. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.