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(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Arizona,
Money Line: -170.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: -170.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Win
7* play on Chicago Cubs.
The Chicago Cubs are off to a fantastic start, coming into Sunday's series finale in Arizona as winners of four of their first five games. They hung on to win last night's game by a score of 4-2, and lead the series 2-1. With Jake Arrieta on the mound this afternoon, I like Chicago as the favorite.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - Arrieta couldn't have been any sharper in his season debut, going seven innings, allowing just two hits while fanning six in a 9-0 win over the Angels. He owned the Diamondbacks last year, going 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts. He was also dominant on the road, going a staggering 13-1 with a 1.60 ERA in 18 starts. Arizona will send Shelby Miller to the mound, looking to bounce back from a very disappointing debut. The right-hander surrendered six runs on eight hits, including three home runs in a loss to Colorado.
2. Batter vs. Pitcher - The Arizona lineup has really struggled to solve Arrieta, hitting a combined .190 against him in 63 at bats. Slugger Paul Goldchmidt is just 1-for-7 with four strikeouts.
3. X-Factor - The Cubs are 22-8 in Arrieta's last 30 road starts, and 35-17 overall in their last 52 road games.
Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Cubs (7*)
The Chicago Cubs are off to a fantastic start, coming into Sunday's series finale in Arizona as winners of four of their first five games. They hung on to win last night's game by a score of 4-2, and lead the series 2-1. With Jake Arrieta on the mound this afternoon, I like Chicago as the favorite.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - Arrieta couldn't have been any sharper in his season debut, going seven innings, allowing just two hits while fanning six in a 9-0 win over the Angels. He owned the Diamondbacks last year, going 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts. He was also dominant on the road, going a staggering 13-1 with a 1.60 ERA in 18 starts. Arizona will send Shelby Miller to the mound, looking to bounce back from a very disappointing debut. The right-hander surrendered six runs on eight hits, including three home runs in a loss to Colorado.
2. Batter vs. Pitcher - The Arizona lineup has really struggled to solve Arrieta, hitting a combined .190 against him in 63 at bats. Slugger Paul Goldchmidt is just 1-for-7 with four strikeouts.
3. X-Factor - The Cubs are 22-8 in Arrieta's last 30 road starts, and 35-17 overall in their last 52 road games.
Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Cubs (7*)
