MLB: Monday's Play

Play: Chi. Cubs -111 (action vs. Samardzija)

Time: 8:05 p.m. ET

Reasoning: Chicago is 18-15 since May 17. It is scoring about a half-run more than Cincinnati vs. RH in the home/away splits. The Cubs also have a tremendous bullpen advantage (3.03 ERA vs. 4.30 ERA). Reds relievers have a 6.41 ERA in their last 10 games and a 7.07 ERA in their last five. Alfredo Simon has 4.59 ERA in six night games this season. Jeff Samardzija has a 2.84 ERA in two starts against Cincinnati this season. Reds 2B Brandon Phillips will likely miss this contest after exiting yesterday’s game with a bruised right heel.


Record: 112-81-6 (58.0%)
Bankroll: +81.26%