PITCHING MATCHUP:
Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (2-2, 5.75 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Zack Greinke (12-3, 2.91)
Jake Arrieta ran into trouble last time out, when he was kicked around for six runs on five hits and four walks in four innings by Washington. Arrieta, who came over in a trade from the Baltimore Orioles, made one previous start against Los Angeles and allowed five runs on two hits and five walks in four innings. Greinke is aiming for his fifth straight win and owns a 0.96 ERA in his last four starts. The former AL Cy Young Award winner has allowed two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine outings. Greinke is making his sixth career start against Chicago and owns a 3-2 record with a 4.45 ERA in the previous five chances.
Pick: LA Dodgers-1.5
Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (2-2, 5.75 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Zack Greinke (12-3, 2.91)
Jake Arrieta ran into trouble last time out, when he was kicked around for six runs on five hits and four walks in four innings by Washington. Arrieta, who came over in a trade from the Baltimore Orioles, made one previous start against Los Angeles and allowed five runs on two hits and five walks in four innings. Greinke is aiming for his fifth straight win and owns a 0.96 ERA in his last four starts. The former AL Cy Young Award winner has allowed two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine outings. Greinke is making his sixth career start against Chicago and owns a 3-2 record with a 4.45 ERA in the previous five chances.
Pick: LA Dodgers-1.5