TOTAL OF WEEK (10* MLB) >>> RIDICULOUS 61-35 +$10K w/ MLB YTD
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Houston,
Total: 8.50 | 102.00 Over
Result: Loss
The set-up: A couple of competent veteran hurlers go head-to-head in this interleague matchup on Monday night and in my opinion, I think runs are going to be at a premium. The visitors hand the ball to Cole Hamels, while the home side counters with Gerritt Cole.

The pitchers: Hamels (4-0, 3.38 ERA) is 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA and 16 K's over his last 16 innings of work.

Cole (4-5, 4.11) hasn't been at his best over the last weeks, but he still leads the majors in strikeouts with 100 and in strikeout rate at 37.7 percent. He is also 9-3 with a 2.50 ERA in 14 career starts vs. the Cubs.

The pick: Many Astros' sluggers are on the IL right now, including Aledmys Diaz, Jose Altuve, George Springer and Max Stassi. I think the stage is set for these starters to "steal the show." This number is high.

Chicago Cubs/Houston Astros UNDER

10* play