Braves @ Cubs
Braves
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Matchup summary
Final: Cubs beat the Braves 4-2 at home. The market closed with Braves at -105 on the moneyline and the total at 11.5. The closing betting splits (tickets vs money), the opening line and the movement into kickoff are below.
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Braves vs Cubs betting splits
Where was the money on Braves vs Cubs?
| Market | Side | Tickets | Money | Closing line / odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Over | 49% | 22% | O 11.5 (-105) |
| Under | 51% | 78% | U 11.5 (-115) | |
| Moneyline | Braves | 53% | 66% | -105 |
| Cubs | 47% | 34% | -115 |
51% of total tickets and 78% of total money were on the under, so the average under bet was larger than the average over bet.
53% of moneyline tickets and 66% of moneyline money were on the Braves, so the average Braves bet was larger than the average Cubs bet.
Line movement
What was the closing line for Braves vs Cubs?
| Market | Opening | Closing | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread (Cubs) | -1.5 | PK | +1.5 |
| Total | 11.5 | 11.5 | 0 |
The Cubs opened -1.5 and closed PK, a 1.5-point move toward the Braves.
The total opened 11.5 and closed 11.5: it has not moved.
Why the line moved
Why did the Braves vs Cubs line move?
The spread moved 1.5 points toward the Braves (Cubs -1.5 to Cubs PK); no split data is attached to that side. The total did not move from its opening number (11.5) even with 78% of the total money on the under. Splits describe where the money sits, not what will happen.
Splits describe where the money sits, not what will happen; there is no historical dataset for this sport yet.