Chicago at Washington

It's the fourth straight road game for Chicago after losing three in a row at Miami while giving up 14 runs. The Cubs are favored but on a 3-7 skid. Starter Drew Smyly had a road ERA of 4.23 last season with Chicago, almost two runs higher than at home. The same pattern is emerging this season with a 6.10 road ERA where home batters are hitting .310 off him. Meanwhile, Washington is on a 5-4 run winning all five as a dog - and four of them were +175 or higher. The Nationals have scored 36 runs over the last eight games after a 7-2 win over Pittsburgh yesterday as a +130 home dog. Batters are hitting just .200 off Washington starter MacKenzie Gore (3.00 ERA), who has excellent movement with 35 Ks in 27 innings. The wagering value is on the home team to win the game or lose by one run. Play Washington on the Run-Line.