The Cubs have a very good record with Jon Lester on the mound going 41-20 (67%) in his last 61 starts. The Cubs rarely lose to a righthanded starter when on the road going 32-12 (73%) in the past 44 instances. The Cubs are 6-1 in their last seven games in Atlanta.

I want all these factors going for me especially at this low lay price. The Braves' young talent is coming to fruition. They are one of the surprise teams so far this season. But the Cubs still remain the superior club and own the pitching advantage with Lester facing rookie righty Mike Soroka. Opponents have found out fast about Soroka, who has made three starts and failed to reach the fifth inning during his last two outings.

Lester is having another strong year going 3-1 with a 2.66 ERA. He has a 2.47 lifetime ERA versus the Braves in nine starts. That ERA shrinks to 1.83 during his six starts in Atlanta. The Cubs are 5-0 in their last five games against Atlanta.