Chicago vs. Detroit (Cubs ML): BEST BET
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Detroit,
Money Line: -140.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Win
Chicago is rolling, hitting .277 BA/.352 OBP/.482 SLG/.834 OPS post-All-Star weekend, scoring 6.1 runs per game. It's in the thick of the NL Central and Wild Card races. Javier Assad has pitched well since moving into the starting rotation in August, surrendering five earned runs in three starts (16.2 IP) against Atlanta, Toronto, and the Southsiders. He'll tame a Tigers' lineup that's hitting .235 with a .300 OBP this season, averaging 3.9 runs per game.