The set-up: It's hard to say anything negative about Max Scherzer, so I won't bother. I simply feel that Cubs' newly acquired starter Cole Hamels can carry over his momentum from his debut for his new team and match his elite counterpart frame for frame. I'm banking on this one being decided late or in extra innings, meaning I'm going to grab the 1.5 runs.

The pitchers: Scherzer is so far 15-5 with a 2.28 ERA. He most recently gave up one run off four hits over seven innings in a no-decision to Atlanta on Tuesday.

Hamels is so far 7-9 with a 4.38 ERA. He would give up one run over six innings in a win over Kansas City in his first start for the Cubs on Monday. Over his last 11 innings of work note that he's given up just one earned run.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Chicago is 8-3 in its last 11 as a home dog in the -125 to -200 range. As I stated off the top, I think this one will be very competitive and that's the reason why I'm taking the Cubs on the "run line."