Texas looks great again and they will be a contender this season again. In this matchup they should win this game as Gray is the better pitcher on the mound, as he was reliable steady arm last season. Wicks as a young lefty looks unproven as he had a dozen starts before this game. It is hard to give the Cubs a look at all as the offense for the Rangers should back up their pitching and get them the win and the sweep of this series.

Chi Cubs are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games. Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Texas. Chi Cubs are 1-12 SU in their last 13 games on the road. Chi Cubs are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American League West Division division. Texas are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games. Texas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National League.

Best bet: take Texas on the moneyline.