Chicago at Washington

Chicago is favored but plays its sixth consecutive road game on a 3-7 slide. The Cubs have also lost three of the last four starts made by Marcus Stroman and the bullpen ranks 17th in the majors (4.09 ERA). Stroman's teams are 50-60 when he starts after a loss, as well as 13-26 when he starts with a total between 7 to 8.5. Washington has won two of three after knocking off the Cubs 4-1 yesterday as a +125 dog. They've also won six of 11 winning all six as a dog. With the Nationals 24-17 versus an NL starting pitcher with an ERA of 2.40 or better, back the home dog. Play Washington.