I told myself if this dipped under -190 that I'd throw a little down. So I will. No Oneil Cruz is obviously big for Pittsburgh. Not a fan of Cubs pitcher Colin Rea, and man are PCA and Kyle Tucker struggling right now. But if this is not a get-right game against a last-place team, then the Cubs have zero shot to do anything in 2025. I can't justify F5 with Rea and not being offered -1 so that's why this overpriced number.

I don't love the price here, but I am confident enough in the Cubs to get the job done that I'll back them here. The Pirates have dropped five straight, while the Cubs are one of the best teams in the National League. Look for the Cubs to get this three-game weekend series started off on the right foot on Friday.