This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs smashed the Padres 11-6 yesterday and we're expecting a similar lop-sided destruction here as well. And that's because the visitors send the red hot Jon Lester to the hill, while the home side goes with the erratic Eric Lauer. Lester (11-2, 2.45 ERA) most recently allowed four runs over 6.1 innings in a no-decision to Cincinnati on Sunday. It wasn't Lester's best outing obviously, but note that he'd allowed just six earned runs over his previous 37 innings of work; also note that he's 6-0 with a 1.90 ERA in all "day" contests. Lauer (5-5, 4.40) gave up one run over five innings in a victory over Arizona on Thursday. He's been hit or miss this year; note that he's 3-3 with a 4.58 ERA at home thus far. Note as well that Chicago is 16-6 (+7.3 units) against left-handed starters this year, while San Diego is just 10-20 (-8.1 units) against left-handed starters. Lay the price with confidence, play on the CUBS.

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