The Chicago Cubs are home and going for the sweep. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a weak offensive team - #20 in runs scored, #25 in slugging and #30 in on-base percentage. The Pirates are 4-9 against a team with a winning record. The Pirates have managed only nine hits in the first two games at Wrigley Field. Chicago's bullpen has put together 12 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings dating to a 5-4 loss at Pittsburgh on Thursday. The Cubs have collected at least two doubles in eight consecutive games and are 5-1 as an underdog. The Cubs are also 12-5 against a team with a winning record and 13-3 in Kyle Hendricks' last 16 starts. Take the Cubs for the sweep.
This pick was released to clients on April 29, 2015 at 9:41AM ET.
MLB
Pittsburgh at Chicago
April 29, 2015
8:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Chicago +115 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.15)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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