9 OUT OF 10 CONSENSUS on the UNDER Cubs/Phillies.

Talk about two teams in dire need of a "spark." And talk about two teams that need their starting pitchers to go deep here to alleviate some pressure of these taxed bullpens. The Cubs are 19-24, including just 8-13 on the road, while the Phillies are just 20-23 overall, but a more respectable 11-7 at home. Marcus Stroman is 2-4 with a 3.24 ERA for Chicago and has remained a consistent bright spot. Ranger Suarez is 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA for the Phillies. Suarez catches a break here though facing an anemic Cubs offense that's been outscored 47-17 over their last five games. Stroman has struggled himself over his last three outings, but he's 4-4 with a 2.45 ERA in ten starts vs. the Phillies. Suarez is in fact 0-1 with a respectable 3.00 ERA in two lifetime starts vs. the Cubs. Look for these two hungry starters to battle deeper than what the oddsmakers are trying to lead us to believe, and for that to ultimately help in driving this total UNDER the number once it's all said and done.

Good luck, TIR