Chicago has not hit a home run in five straight games despite playing them all at Wrigley Field. They now head West to Oakland, a huge park that is tough on hitters. Chicago has lost three of its last four road games as favorites of -185, -215 and -141 in the three defeats. The Cubs are on a 3-9 run on the road. Oakland comes off an 8-6 win in 10 innings at the Los Angeles Angels and now head home after a nine-game trip. The A's have won three straight at home and 7 of 10. The Athletics are also 27-9 at home following a road trip of seven or more days, plus 39-19 in interleague home games. Play Oakland.
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MLB
Chicago at Oakland
August 5, 2016
10:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Oakland +180 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.8)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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