The set-up: Neither of these veteran starters can be happy with how they've performed this year. Each side comes out rested after the break and I think that "home field" can't be overlooked as a very real deciding factor in this matchup once it's all said and done. The Pirates hand the ball to Chris Archer, while the Cubs go with Yu Darvish.

The pitchers: Archer (3-6, 5.49 ERA) has only pitched beyond six innings twice this year.

Darvish (2-4, 5.01) won't be lacking for motivation here as he's 0-6 in his career at Wrigley Field.

The pick: Take it for what you will though, but Pittsburgh is a poor 10-13 this season as a road dog in the +100 to +150 range, while Chicago is a "lights out" 18-6 (+10.8 units) this year at home as a favorite in the -100 to -150 range. Expect the Cubs to continue their dominance in this role to open the second half.

10* COACH'S CORNER Cubs