Cubs vs Braves Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 13

TL;DR

The Braves defeated the Cubs 5-2 in the series opener and have won three straight games. The Cubs, despite a recent three-game losing streak, remain in first place in the NL Central.

Key points

Braves won the series opener 5-2 against the Cubs
Cubs lost three straight games after a ten-game winning streak
Cubs remain in first place in the NL Central by 2.5 games
Braves have the best record in MLB at 29-13
Shota Imanaga is the Cubs' starting pitcher for May 13

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Cubs vs Braves Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 13

The Braves (29-13) won the series opener 5-2 over the Cubs (27-15) and have won three straight games. These are two of the teams with the best four records in baseball.

Chicago has lost three straight games after winning 10 consecutive. The Cubs remain in first place of the NL Central by 2.5 games despite the season-long losing streak. Chicago has scored two total runs in the three game losing streak and has been outscored 14-2. However, the Cubs are 4-1 in the last five starts for Shota Imanaga this season and won the past two.

Atlanta has earned its sixth winning steak of three games this season, but has only been able to make it four or more straight wins once. The Braves have outscored their last three opponents 19-6 in that stretch. Atlanta is 9.0 games ahead of Philadelphia and Washington and has the best record in the MLB.

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