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In the first game of this series yesterday, the Cubs slammed the Indians 10-3. Chicago took the lead in the second and never looked back. The victory gave the Cubs their fourth win in the last five games, and the offensive explosion sent the game OVER the total line also for the fourth time over the previous five matches. The loss by Cleveland broke off a three-game win streak. Dating back to the 2016 season, Chicago has now won four straight in this series and the team in the visitor role has won six of the previous seven contests.
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This season the Cubs rank tied for 7th in runs scored and 15th in team ERA and the Indians rank tied for 26th in runs scored and 4th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match-Up<br />
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<b>Chicago:</b> Jon Lester (2-0 3.10 ERA)<br />
<b>Cleveland:</b> Trevor Bauer (1-2 2.67 ERA)
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In Lester's last start he was stellar not giving up any earned runs and only giving up two hits in an 8-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs have won all four of his starts this season, and in two of his last three starts he has not given up any earned runs. In eight career starts against the Indians, Lester is 4-0 with an ERA of 3.72.
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In Bauer's last start he gave up three earned runs in seven innings in a 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Indians have lost three of his four starts this season where he has given up six earned runs in 20 innings but received only five runs of support. The Indians have lost Bauer's last eight interleague starts.
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Chicago at Cleveland Betting Angles<br />
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The Cubs have won their last four games against the Indians.
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The Cubs have won their last four road games against the Indians.
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In the last five games between these teams, the Over record is 4-1.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>Chicago Cubs:</b> 11-9 SU / O/U 10-9 / Run Line W/L 11-9<br />
<b>Cleveland Indians:</b> 12-9 SU / O/U 7-14 / Run Line W/L 8-13
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Chicago at Cleveland Key Betting Trends<br />
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CHI is 4-1 in their last five games
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CHI 5-1 in their previous six road games
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CHI has an Over record of 5-1-1 in their last seven games
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CLE is 4-1 in their last five games after a loss
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CLE is 39-13 in their previous 52 home games
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CLE has an Under record of 12-4 in their last 16 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>CUBS </b>
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[P] 04/21/2018 - Eddie Butler 10-day DL (04/20) ( Groin )<br />
[2B] 04/20/2018 - Ben Zobrist 10-day DL (04/18) ( Back )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Drew Smyly 60-day DL (02/16) ( Elbow )
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[RF] 04/08/2018 - Lonnie Chisenhall 10-day DL (04/08) ( Calf )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Ryan Merritt 10-day DL (03/26) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Cody Anderson 60-day DL (02/25) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Danny Salazar 10-day DL (03/26) ( Shoulder )<br />
[3B] 03/26/2018 - Giovanny Urshela 10-day DL (03/26) ( Hamstring )
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