Los Angeles at Chicago

The LA Dodgers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball, and this could be a spot where they struggle. They are off a two-game series at home vs. the New York Yankees which always brings the most out of a team. Now they have to take to the road unrested vs. a Cubs team that certainly will not get their blood pumping. The Cubs are actually playing quite well as they finished July with a winning record. Chris Rusin is coming off his best MLB start where he allowed 3 hits and no runs over 7 innings of work. The Dodgers have been just 4-9 in their last 13 on the road vs. a team with a losing home record, as well as 2-8 in their last 10 on the road vs. a left-handed starter. The Cubs are riding a 6-1 mark in their last seven series openers. Go with the Cubs.