Chicago at Houston

The Houston Astros continue to get solid pitching and have won five of their last six but are still just 22-19 on the season. It looks like the Astros offense is not what we have seen in the recent past as they are averaging just 4.32 runs per game. Despite the lack of offense Houston is starting to score enough to win games, and the pitching has a 3.68 ERA on the season. The Cubs have managed just eight total runs in their last three games. The Cubs' pitching has allowed 33 runs over their last three games. The Astros have allowed four runs or fewer in 11 of their 13 games this month. I like Houston.