Michael Busch Player Props: May 21, Cubs vs. Braves

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.

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%).

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Michael Busch stats against the Braves

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.