Chicago at New York

The Cubs have a winning road record and have won six of seven. The offense is fourth in baseball in runs scored and slugging,and  tops in on-base percentage, while Chicago's pitching staff has posted a 2.39 ERA over the past 10 games. The Cubs go with lefty Jon Lester (5-2, 2.71 ERA) and are 44-21 against losing teams, as well as 43-21 when Lester starts. He faces a NY Mets offense that is #26 in runs scored, #18 in on-base percentage, and #25 in slugging. Mets starter Steven Matz has a losing record and sports a 6.10 ERA in two starts against the Cubs. The Mets are 8-18 at home against a team with a winning road record. The Cubs have won six in a row against them and hold all the cards today. Play Chicago.