The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Chicago Cubs for the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night. I think both teams will be ready for a slugfest after getting Monday off.

Cubs' left-hander Jose Quintana (10-7, 4.23 ERA) is 0-1 with a 5.29 ERA in three career starts at Citizens Bank Park while Phillies' southpaw Jason Vargas (6-6, 4.09 ERA) is 3-0 lifetime against the Cubs with a 3.95 ERA over seven starts. Vargas has a 4.76 ERA in two starts since coming over from the Mets and over is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.

We can also note that the over is 18-8 in Phillies last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Additionally, I also like the price we get on the home team. The Cubs are just 23-35 away from home this season while Philly is a respectable 34-26 at home. Phillies are 21-6 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

8* play on Philadelphia Phillies.