This is an 8* on the CUBS

The Cubs stormed back to beat the Reds last night 6-5. It was a bases loaded single from Javy Baez that won it in the bottom of the ninth. Down 5-3, the Cubs scored a run in each of the final three innings. That had to feel pretty good after losing three games in Cincinnati earlier in July - all of them by one run. We don’t think tonight’s game will be all that close though. The Cubs can be counted on to get the job done at Wrigley where they are 31-18 overall and 13-6 as a favorite of -125 to -175. Since the All Star Break, the Reds are allowing more than seven runs per game. Tough to win that way. Vladimir Gutierrez doesn’t exactly seem like a “stopper” either. He gave up three homers and six runs total in an ugly 15-11 loss to the Mets last week. Alzolay is a much better option for the Cubs even though he’s 0-6 in his last seven starts. That might sound weird, but it’s been a lack of run support that has hurt Alzolay the most. He pitched well enough to get the win on July 3rd in Cincinnati, but his offense went 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position. This time, at Wrigley, Alzolay will get the win. The Reds have lost 7 of 10 since the All Star Break and yesterday was the only one game to take place on the road. Play on CHICAGO CUBS

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