This is a 10* RUN-LINE DESTRUCTION on the Chicago Cubs.

For the most part MLB handicapping comes down to the starting pitching and this case we feel that Jon Lester (2-1, 1.98 ERA) is so significantly better than his counterpart, that laying the 1.5 runs for the near pick-em price is the way to go. Lester most recently allowed one run off five hits, walking one and striking out four over seven innings in his team's 8-1 win vs. the Reds on Friday. Lester would throw 100 pitches and 66 for strikes. After posting a 3.60 ERA at home last season, Lester is an even better 2.70 this season. The Braves counter with Aaron Blair (0-1, 5.10 ERA), who gave up three runs off six hits over 5.1 innings in his season debut last Sunday vs. the Mets. Blair looked decent in Triple A, but clearly this is a massive step up in competition and we think the rookie will have a predictable letdown here. Look for Lester and the Cubs to take advantage.

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