Carlos Rodon is back on the mound for the Giants, a Specialist so far this season at home and also a trade canidate before the deadline. It's reasonable to believe the price is justified in the betting margins, however the Giants are struggling even when they win games. Cubs are starting Adrian Sampson on the mound who has not started many games this season, but has allowed 30 hits in 28 innings played (3.2 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts). I expect both pitchers to get hit in this matchup, and I lean towards the Giants because of the trade situation surrounding Rodon who obviously wants to make an impression on the new teams eyeing him.

Official Play: Over 7.5

Side Bet: Giants ML