Set to unfold on May 13, 2024, at 19:20, the Chicago Cubs will battle the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park amid light rain conditions. Shota Imanaga, with a stellar ERA of 1.080, will take the mound for the Cubs. Facing him from the mound for the Braves will be Reynaldo López, who carries an ERA of 1.528.\n\nAs of now in the NL Central Division, the Cubs are 5th with a 24-17 record, reflecting a .590 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 4-2. Their recent performance shows a solid form with 5 wins in the last 10 games, and they are on a winning streak of one game. On the road and at home, their records are balanced, with 11-11 and 13-6 respectively. Comparatively, in the NL East Division, the Braves rank 3rd with a win-loss record of 24-13, translating to a .650 winning percentage, and dominate their division record with 10-5. Despite a recent loss, they manage impressive home (13-4) and road (11-9) game records.\n\nFocusing on the betting odds, the Braves are the favorites in this matchup with a money line of -144, while the Cubs are underdogs at +122. The point spread stands at -1.5 favoring the Braves, suggesting they are expected to win by at least 2 runs. The over/under for the game is set at 8.0, hinting at a moderately high-scoring game expected by bookmakers. This sets the stage for an intense and closely-fought battle, with both teams striving to outdo each other.