The Chicago Cubs come into this game having lost losing five of their last six games. The Cubs are struggling at the plate, having scored nine runs in their last three games and three or fewer in four of their last six games. Jake Arrieta will get the start and he has been Chicago's most consistent pitcher. He is 3-2 with a 2.57 ERA with 26 strikeouts this season. Against the Reds, he is 7-2 with a 3.03 ERA and 23 strikeouts. The Cincinnati Reds haven't been much better, losing eight of their last 10 games. The Reds have scored 11 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last eight games. Wade Miley will make the start for the Reds. He is 2-2 with a 2.45 ERA and 16 strikeouts this season. Against the Cubs, he is 6-4 with a 4.50 ERA and 63 strikeouts. Arrieta has allowed one run in back-to-back starts and the Cubs can hit lefties. Take the Cubs at plus money.

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