NL GAME OF THE WEEK! 10-1 TOP MLB SELECTIONS!
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Cincinnati,
Money Line: -112.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Loss
The Cubs and Reds split their double header on Friday, but I like the Cubs' chances in the third and important game on Saturday. Right handed Javier Assad a reliever-turned-starter, has looked very sharp in his first five starts. He has a 2.48 ERA and has delivered 6 innings on average in August. He will face Reds rookie left hander Abbott who was a phenom in his first starts but has had issues in August. His starts have been poor and short, with a 6.08 ERA and a .302 OP BA. The Cubs are above .500 on the road, 7-3 in recent games and solid against lefties. Their offense is just average lately, but a sight better than the Reds, who are hitting .212/.581 OPS in the last week. The Cubs are getting fine results from their bullpen with an ERA roughly half of Cincinnati's relievers over the last week. Both teams had a bullpen day on Friday, and the Cubs are far more likely to get some quality length from Assad on Saturday. Take Chicago to steal this one on the road from a struggling Reds team.