Chicago at Atlanta

The Chicago Cubs are not in the same class as the Atlanta Braves, especially on the road. The Cubs aren't going to win a lot of games this season, as they are a bad team. We do see every year however, bad teams that have a few good stretches during the season - this one is the hot spot for the Cubs. The Cubbies have now won four straight games, and six out of seven. The four game winning streak is their longest of the season. The Cubs have allowed just 3 runs over the four-game stretch and have a hot hand in the pitching staff right now. The Braves are struggling right now at 7-14 over their last 21 games, and they have allowed 5 runs or more in 10 of them, while the offense has reached the 5 mark just four times over the 21-game stretch. The Cubs are now winners of six straight with a total set at 7 to 8.5, while the Braves are just 6-15 in their last 21 when following a loss. The Cubs have played well here, taking four of the last five in Atlanta. Play on Chicago.