Reasons: This is a story of two teams going in opposite directions as the Padres have won 6 of 7 while the Cubs have only won 4 of their past 18 games. Each comes off a big Rivalry series. The Padres are one of the better road teams in baseball at 33-25, while the Cubs are just 27-32 at Wrigley Field. Since the break, Correia has pitched well with a 4-1 record 3.60 ERA. For the Cubs, Gorzolanny has a 5.59 ERA his last three starts and the Cubs have won just 3/9 in his home starts. Big edge for the Padres in the bullpen with their number one ranked relievers posting a 2.68 ERA to the Cubs' 4.74 ERA. Padres get this victory.
Thanks for the writeup. I'm also on SD at -110. Home field advantage is normally one of my main concerns but I think CHIC could make up their own rules as they played and not have an advantage. Cheers
Be the odd man out here if you are reading this! Cubs bats are blazing! They are at home and Padres will have a big let down now that they opened some wiggle room from the Giants. Vegas is teasing you with ML odds on Padres and a lot of you guys are on it like a sailor on a stripper!