The giddy Cubs still may not have come down to Earth by the time this game starts. Even if they do, I like the Indians to win this game. It's a nice bonus to get them as a home underdog.

As great a postseason pitcher as Jon Lester is, the Indians still hold a pitching edge in this game with Corey Kluber and Andrew Miller.

Kluber has been dominant in the playoffs. So has Miller, who has pitched 11 2/3 scoreless innings in the playoffs with 21 strikeouts and just five hits allowed. I don't see the Cubs scoring much, likely facing nine innings of Kluber/Miller.

The Indians have won 68 percent of Kluber's past 60 home starts. They are 20-7 during Kluber's last 27 starts. The Cubs have only seen Kluber once. That was last year in August. Kluber gave up one run in 7 2/3 innings in that game with 11 strikeouts.

The left-handed Lester, on the other hand, has a 3.72 ERA in eight career starts against the Indians at Progressive Field. The Indians had one of the top marks in the majors versus southpaws going 31-20.

Cleveland is 10-1 in its last 11 games. They have hold the pitching edge and are home. The Cubs are considering using Kyle Schwarber as their DH. Schwarber has been out since early April because of knee surgery. Talk about rust.

The Indians should not be underdogs here.