Schule's TOP RATED MLB AFTERNOON EXECUTIONER - NYM@CHC
(MLB) NY Mets vs. Chi Cubs, 07/19/2016 3:05 PM, Score: 2 - 1
Total: 7.00 | -125.00 Under
Result: Loss
This is a 10* play on NYM@CHC to go OVER the total.

The Cubs beat the Mets by a score of 5-1 yesterday, and it was the fourth straight game that went under at Wrigley. At first glance, Game 2 of this series would look like a probable pitcher's duel between Jake Arrieta and Noah Syndergaard. Neither ace has been sharp lately though, and I expect to see some runs scored this afternoon.

Arrieta (12-4, 2.68 ERA) looked unstoppable until the end of June, but has since allowed 15 runs on 21 hits over 16 1/3 innings in his last three starts. He's surrendered four home runs in those games, along with eight walks.

Syndergaard (9-4, 2.56 ERA) gave up three runs on four hits and three walks in just 4 2/3 innings in a home loss to the Nationals his last time out. He was torched for five runs on seven hits in just three innings in an 11-4 loss at Washington in his last start away from Citi Field.

The Mets have gone over in four straight when Syndergaard starts on the road, and the over is 6-1 in his last seven starts overall.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schue