Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs

We are backing the Cubs to extend their six-game winning streak against a Phillies squad that has dropped six straight and is missing high-leverage relievers Jhoan Duran (oblique) and Zach Pop (calf). Chicago’s offense is surging behind rookie sensation Moisés Ballesteros, who leads the team with a .378 average, and is primed to exploit the 11 mph winds at Wrigley against Jesus Luzardo, who enters the matchup with a struggling 7.94 ERA. With Philadelphia being outscored 42-10 during their slump and missing their primary closer, our advantage lies with the superior form of the North Siders.