The Chicago Cubs (-136) are playing the Pittsburgh Pirates (+124) at 1:35 PM EDT today. The run total is set at 8.5.
After winning their first game of the season, the Pirates have lost 5 straight. The Cubs, on the other hand, are 3-3, coming off of a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at home.
The Cubs will send veteran Jake Arrieta to the bump, while the Pirates will counter with Tyler Anderson.
For the mere reason that it is difficult to see a Major League Baseball team lose 6 straight, it is hard to bet against the Pirates in their home opener. However, their offense has been abysmal, and they have already committed 7 errors, putting them second in the league in terms of team errors committed. Star Gregory Polanco is also off to a rough start, going 1-17 at the plate.
The Cubs have been a mixed bag so far, getting overall solid pitching performances, but not having much luck in the hitting department. The Cubs are actually dead last in terms of batting average with a team average of .124. It is almost shocking they are 3-3 given this predicament.
As mentioned above, it is difficult to imagine a team losing 6 straight, so we are rolling with the Pirates (+124) in this matchup.