PREMIUM
Schule's MLB AFTERNOON EXECUTIONER - CHC@PIT
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Pittsburgh,
09/17/2015 8:35 AM, Score: 9 - 6
Point Spread: 1.50 | -185.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 1.50 | -185.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Win
This is a 5* play on the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs have taken two of three in Pittsburgh, and they are an underdog here in the series finale Thursday afternoon. I like Chicago on the runline.
Kyle Hendricks will toe the slab for the visitors, and he's having a strong rookie season. Hendricks (7-6, 4.08 ERA) allowed three runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings in a win at Philly his last time out. He's 3-1 with a 4.33 ERA in 13 starts in the afternoon this season, and he's won more games on the road than he has at home.
The Pirates hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who has lost three of his last four starts. Morton (9-7, 4.02 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on three hits over six innings in a 6-3 win over the Twins his last time out. He's really struggled in day games, with a record of 2-3 with a 5.96 ERA in five starts in the afternoon.
The Cubs lineup has clobbered Morton, batting .329 over a combined 79 at bats. Starlin Castro has seen the most of him, and he's hitting .444 with three home runs and nine RBIs lifetime.
Take CHI +1.5.
GL,
Jesse Schule
The Cubs have taken two of three in Pittsburgh, and they are an underdog here in the series finale Thursday afternoon. I like Chicago on the runline.
Kyle Hendricks will toe the slab for the visitors, and he's having a strong rookie season. Hendricks (7-6, 4.08 ERA) allowed three runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings in a win at Philly his last time out. He's 3-1 with a 4.33 ERA in 13 starts in the afternoon this season, and he's won more games on the road than he has at home.
The Pirates hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who has lost three of his last four starts. Morton (9-7, 4.02 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on three hits over six innings in a 6-3 win over the Twins his last time out. He's really struggled in day games, with a record of 2-3 with a 5.96 ERA in five starts in the afternoon.
The Cubs lineup has clobbered Morton, batting .329 over a combined 79 at bats. Starlin Castro has seen the most of him, and he's hitting .444 with three home runs and nine RBIs lifetime.
Take CHI +1.5.
GL,
Jesse Schule
