Let’s fade KHendicks who is not exactly inspiring confidence. Add in the fact that Cincy owns the Cubbies and I’ll grab this price first 5

Not sure how much longer Craig Counsell is going to want to risk Kyle Hendricks in the Cubs rotation. The outlier looks to be his seven shutout innings vs. the Cards on July 12; he's struggled since, including a poor effort at KC last Friday when allowing 6 runs in just 5 IP (though not helped by an offense that was blanked in his last two starts). For the season, Hendricks has a 6.95 ERA: on the road, it's worse (7.49). Meanwhile, David Bell has been able to count upon more consistency from Nick Lodolo (3.45 ERA), and Reds pitchers have handcuffed Cubs bats the last two nights, allowing only 4 runs combined in a pair of Cincy wins. Play Reds on Run Line

The Cincinnati Reds have continued to dominate the Chicago Cubs this season, with a season record of 7-2 over Chicago. It has led to great opportunities in the prop market with their lineup. Today, look for Jonathan India to have an effective overall game. He already has three runs in the series, and Tuesday hit his first extra base hit since July 14th. Play his total bases over.

Nick Lodolo can be filthy from the left side when he is on, and he was on vs the Cubbies in back-to-back starts vs them last month (12 IP with 3 ER). Cubs are 7-14 vs lefties; tie with MIA and CHW for fewest in MLB. Reds are 6-3 in Lodolo's home starts. Neither of these teams is playing good ball right now, but Cubs 4-15 when Kyle Hendricks starts, 1-5 last 6 on road.