The Houston Astros need a get right series to dig out of 7-16 start to their year. On the road today against the Cubs presents an opportunity to chip away in the wins department. Cubs starter Jordan Wicks deepest outing has been 4 2/3 innings. That will put pressure on the Cubs bullpen. Additionally, JP France is coming off allowing just four hits his last start. Tail the Astros to finally start a series off properly.

The Stros have issues but Yordan can still rake. Jameson Taillon had a nice outing last time out, but he missed a lot of time, he's been pretty hittable for a few years now and the big man has done some damage himself. He's 3/8 with a homer. With the Stros offense on the skids could see him chasing a bomb or two here.

I played the Astros -110 on SuperBook (also available at Bet365). I have Houston winning 56 percent of simulations which implies -127. I think this is a good buy low spot as we get a friendly wind day at Wrigley against a lefty.