Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs 4/16/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Braves are coming here after taking on the Miami Marlins in their last game. The game against the Marlins ended up being a loss for the Braves. With the loss the Braves were able to move to a 4-8 record on the season overall. 

This year the Braves have managed to get a total of 85 hits on the year and that has converted to a .219 average for the Atlanta team. The Braves have managed to put in a total of 52 runs on the year and have cranked 18 balls into the stands. As a team the Braves have allowed the opponents to hit at a clip of .253, but the Braves have a team ERA of 4.51. The Braves have walked 40 batters and struck out 126 batters.

The Cubs for their part are coming into the game here after getting blanked in their last game. The Cubs ended up losing by a 7-0 score to the Milwaukee Brewers in the game. After getting the loss handed it them the Cubs dropped to a 5-7 record on the season.

On the year the Cubs have ended up with a team ERA of 4.37, but the Cubs are coming in with the opponent hitting at a clip of .225. The Cubs pitchers have struck out 120 batters and walked54. For the Cubs offense they have ended up with a .163 average and only 59 hits. The Cubs have hit a total of 13 homers and ended up with 32 runs scored.