Yesterday’s Results for Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers

4% EARLY FIRST PITCH BOOKIE BUSTER

Analysis: The Tigers took game one against the Cubs behind the pitching of Tarik Skubal and some great defense. The Cubs will send James Taillon to the mound. He is 5-3, with a 3.76 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP. The Tigers will counter with Keider Montero. He is 2-1, with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP this season. The Cubs have won four of their last six games. The Cubs have won three of Taillon's last five starts. On the road, Taillon is 3-2 with an ERA of 4.41. The Tigers have won four of their last six. The Tigers have won four of Montero's last five starts. He is 1-0 at home this season in four appearances with an ERA of 3.71. Skubal shut down the Cub’s offense but I expect them to have success against Montero. The Cubs have an advantage on the mound and as well as these teams have been playing, both offenses have struggled to score the last few games. Chicago is second in team OPS with runners in scoring position while Detroit is 10th. The Cubs are 3-2 against the Tigers in their last five meetings. Take the Cubs to even the series. Play on Chicago. This is a 4% play.