Cincinnati is starting Brandon Williamson in this game. Williamson has allowed 2 or fewer runs in his last 5 starts. Williamson made one start against Chicago earlier on in the season where he allowed 4 earned runs over 4.1 innings in a 8-5 Cincinnati win.

Chicago is starting Drew Smyly in this game. Smyly has allowed 4+ runs in 3 of his last 4 starts and 5 of his last 8 starts. Smyly has faced Cincinnati twice this season both games were losses Smyly allowed 7 runs in the first game and 5 runs in the second start.

Cincinnati has won 9 of their last 13 games and are 5-2 against Chicago scoring 5 or more in all 6 games. Cincinnati is too big of a dog in this spot there is a ton of value on the road dog in this game.

Pick: Cincinnati Reds ML