Stephen Nover's MLB Early Game Discount Casher
(MLB) Atlanta vs. Chi Cubs, 04/16/2021 2:20 PM, Score: 5 - 2
Total: 7.50 | -125.00 Over
Result: Loss
Two mediocre pitchers. Wind not being a big factor. So why a total this low at Wrigley Field? 

It's not the Braves' fault. They are averaging six runs a game during their past seven games. Ronald Acuna is the hottest hitter in baseball batting .442 with seven homers and 14 RBI's. 

The problem is the Cubs. Despite a respectable lineup on paper, Chicago is last in the majors in runs and batting average. This isn't going to continue, though. The Cubs have too many good veteran hitters and Kris Bryant and Javier Baez already are showing signs of having bounce-back seasons. Baez has three homers. 
The Cubs ran into some tough Brewers pitching in their last series. Chicago was idle on Thursday. I see the Cubs coming back refreshed and in attack mode against Drew Smyly and a Braves bullpen that is proving to be overrated. 

Smyly has a 5.73 ERA in two starts. He's already permitted three homers in 11 innings and has a 61 percent hard-hit rate. 

The Braves should continue their high scoring facing Zach Davies. who in two starts has an 11.05 ERA and 2.05 WHIP. 

The wind will be blowing in, but at less than 10 mph.