Starter Scott Feldman does give the beleaguered Cubbies somewhat of a fighting chance here, but it won't be enough against the red hot Reds.  Cincinnati comes into tonight having won 10 of 12.  They also have the advantage of having had Thursday off while the Cubs were in Pittsburgh.  Chicago got swept by the Pirates (I had the Under y'day) and has now lost four in a row.  Things are once again not looking good on the Northside. A big reason why is that they are scoring less than three runs per game on the road.

The Reds come in averaging 5.5 runs per game at home and will be starting Bronson Arroyo, a hot pitcher in his own right. Arroyo hasn't allowed any runs in either of his last two starts (14+ IP)  & has a career 3.04 ERA in 26 starts vs. Chicago.  Already this season, the Reds are 5-1 head to head w/ the Cubs.  Why not lay the juice with the far better team at home?  1* Cincinnati.