Cubs (Imanaga) @ Mariners (Hancock) 9:40 PM ET
Game# 929-930
Play On: Cubs -0.5 (+100) (First 5.0 Innings)
The Cubs Shota Imanaga has been brilliant during his first 2 starts of the season while not allowing an earned run, giving up just 4 hits, and striking out 12 while issuing 0 walks in 10.0 innings. I don’t have a lot of confidence in the Cubs bullpen and hence the first 5.0 inning bet. Despite last night’s 4-2 loss, the Cubs are still averaging 5.8 runs scored per game and will be facing a starting pitcher today who’s struggled mightily during his first 2 starts. That Diamondbacks hurler is Emerson Hancock who posted a massive 11.43 ERA/1.96 WHIP during his first 2 outings while allowing 4 homers in just 8 2/3 innings pitched. Seattle is 4.4 at home but more concerning is they’ve averaged just 2.6 runs per game while doing so. Give me the Cubs for a first 5.0 inning run line wager.