Michael Busch has his sights set on a better performance after going hitless in his previous game (0-for-3). He and the Chicago Cubs take on the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, who will send out Charlie Morton to start, at 7:40 PM ET on BSSO.
Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Michael Busch player prop bets.
Busch has eight doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 19 walks while hitting .245. Among hitters in MLB action, Busch ranks 43rd in homers and 89th in RBI.
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Michael Busch Odds, Prop Bets and Game Info
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- TV Channel: BSSO
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now!)
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -120)
- Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +550)
- RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +230)
- Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +165)
- Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -120)
Michael Busch prop bet insights
- Busch has recorded a hit 24 times this season in 44 games played (54.5%), including 10 multi-hit games (22.7%).
- In 15.9% of his games this season, he has hit a long ball (seven of 44). During the 2024 campaign, he’s gone deep in 4.1% of his trips to the dish.
- Busch has scored at least one run 20 times this year in 44 games played (45.5%), including four times scoring multiple runs (9.1%).
- In 34.1% of his 44 games this season, he has plated a run (15 times). He’s also put up four games with multiple RBI in 2024 (9.1%) and plated three or more of his team’s runs in one contest.
- Busch has struck out at least once 35 times this season in 44 games played (79.5%), including 20 times striking out multiple times (45.5%).
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:24 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Michael Busch stats against the Braves
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2024 | Charlie Morton | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/1 | 0 |
| 5/13/2024 | Reynaldo López | 1-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9/1/2023 | Max Fried | 0-for-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 8/31/2023 | Spencer Strider | 1-for-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/0 | 0 |
Braves starter: Charlie Morton
- Morton gets the start for the Braves in his ninth of the season. He holds a record of 3-1 with a 3.52 ERA and 44 Ks in 46 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Wednesday versus the Chicago Cubs, as he tossed three innings, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
- Among pitcher who qualify, the 40-year-old currently ranks 42nd in ERA (3.52), 45th in WHIP (1.152), and 37th in K/9 rate (8.6) this year.
- Morton is looking to notch his fifth quality start in this outing.
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