The Cubs got their bats going Thursday, they're 6-0 versus left-handed starters, and now they face southpaw Wade Miley in Cincinnati. Miley's first two starts were brilliant. His last two starts: six earned runs allowed over 11 innings. Look for Cincinnati to drop its fifth straight home game.

I am playing Cincinnati Overs until the wheels fall off. They have been very good to me all year, especially at home. The Over is 8-1-1 in the Reds' last 10 games, as well as 9-2 at home on the season. It is hard to find hotter trends than that. If the Cubs can carry over some momentum from last night’s win into this series opener there should be no issue reaching this total. I am also seeing some initial weather reports that there is an expected wind blowing out to right, which never hurts in this situation. Let’s cash another Over play at the Great American Ball Park.