Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros
Free MLB Pick: Chicago Cubs -177 odds
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The Astros finally managed a win yesterday. However, they’re still an ugly 1-8 on the season, going 5-24 their last 29, dating back to last season. Conversely, while they lost yesterday, the Cubs are still 2-1 here at Wrigley. Arguably, the biggest difference between these teams so far is that the Cubs can hit (at least at home) while the Astros cannot.

Chicago comes in averaging 7.3 runs per game here at home, batting .337 and with an on-base-percentage of .400. On the other hand, the Astros are averaging two runs per game on the road, while hitting .215.

Paulino goes for Houston and he allowed four runs in just five innings in his first start. The Astros lost that one by a score of 9-6.

Silva takes the mound for the Cubs and while he’s off a tough couple of years, with his “personal life now in order,” he’s off to a great start here in Chicago. He allowed just three hits and one run through six complete innings in his debut with the Cubs.

With the Cubs at 95-65 in afternoon games the past couple of seasons, if you can get a line of less than -180, consider laying the wood.