San Francisco is falling out of the playoff picture having lost 5 games in a row all by at least 3 runs.

Chicago has surged since the All Star break getting themselves into a playoff spot. Chicago is 6-2 in their last 8 games winning 4 of the 6 by multiple runs. Jordan Wicks is starting for Chicago he has won both of his first 2 starts allowing 2 runs total over 10 innings.

Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5