This is an 6* play on the Chicago Cubs.

After falling 4-0 to the Braves yesterday, we like the Cubs to bounce back in a big way this afternoon. The visitors hand the ball to the erratic Sean Newcomb (1-1, 4.35), who struck out nine over six scoreless on his way to a victory over the Rockies on Sunday. Newcomb performed admirably at Coors Field after getting destroyed in his first start of the year. Note that he was 4-9 with a 4.32 ERA last year. The home side counters with Jose Quintana (1-1, 4.50), who comes in off a gem against Milwaukee on Sunday, going six scoreless in his teams 3-0 win, walking two and striking out six. Quintana was also rocked in his first start, but we expect the southpaw to now carry over his momentum. Note that ATL is just 2-6 (-3.7 units) in its last eight after shutting out its opponent, while Chicago is 5-2 (+3 units) in its last seven after getting shut out in its previous outing. All signs point to a rout, play on the CUBS.

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