AAA's BIG-CHALK DESTRUCTION (LAY IT & CASH IT!)
(MLB) Atlanta vs. Chi Cubs,
Money Line: -213.00 Chi Cubs (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 6* BIG-CHALK DESTRUCTION on the Chicago Cubs.

Sometimes a favorite is a favorite for a reason and in this case, we absolutely believe that Kyle Hendricks and the hard-hitting home side could/should easily be much larger ones.

Sean Newcomb: He's 2-7 with a 4.36 ERA. Newcomb gave up four runs off seven hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Saturday. Admittedly starts like that have been few and far between for the rookie this year, but note that to go along with his pedestrian 4.36 ERA, he also owns an unimpressive 1.55 WHIP (is just 1-5 with a 4.92 ERA in all "night" contests as well.)

Hendricks: He's 5-4 with a 3.45 ERA. Hendricks gave up two runs off six hits while striking out eight over seven innings in a victory over the Phillies on Saturday. Over five starts in August he'd give up just nine total runs. Note that he's 5-0 with a 2.89 ERA in all "night" games thus far.

The bottom line: Recent form displayed by these starting pitchers suggests that Newcomb has another long night ahead of him. Lay the price, play on the CUBS.

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