The Cubs stayed under the total three straight games against the Rockies, but it's the weather's fault. The wind was blowing in at Wrigley Field, now it's blowing out at 9 mph, and it's a good time to bet the over with the Reds in town, a team they went over three straight games with at Cincinnati last week. The Cubs lead baseball with the most runs scored and average .262, tied for second in MLB. Andrew Abbott faced the Cubs last week and only allowed one run in the Reds 6-4 win, which went over. Colin Rea was the starter for the Cubs, who allowed all six runs in five innings of the 6-4 game. Over is the play.

Don't feel super strongly but try to have an opinion on Cubs standalone Friday matinees. Cincinnati's Andrew Abbott has been really good this season and just dominated the Cubs last Saturday, allowing a run over 5.2 innings. But that the Cubbies just saw him I only think helps them today. And Abbott's road ERA of 3.00, while still very good, is about two runs higher than at home. Kyle Tucker, Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner all have good splits off him. The Reds are a game under .500 away. The Cubs (18-10 at home) rank No. 2 in the majors in OPS vs. lefties. Pitcher Colin Rea has a 2.51 home ERA. Cincy leading hitter Austin Hays (.303) has landed on the IL.