Cincinnati at Chicago

The Reds have played better of late, winning five of their last seven. They are also 5-2 after a defeat. Reds righty Anthony DeSclafani (5-4, 3.53 ERA) has won three straight starts and recorded quality starts in three of his last four outings. He is 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA in three starts against the Cubs. Chicago ranks 20th in baseball in runs scored and is 14-30 in Sunday get-away day games. Cubs lefty Jon Lester (4-5, 4.25) has been roughed up in his last two outings, allowing 11 runs in 9+ innings. The Cubs are 0-4 in Lester's last four starts, so grab the dog with the undervalued arm. Play Cincinnati.