#Drew Smyly

It's another Wednesday evening at BCB After Dark: the swinging spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It's the last show of the week and we're going out with a bang. We're so glad you could come and join us. It's cold out there but it's warm in here. There are still a few good tables available. There's a two-drink…

MLB odds series for our Mets Cubs prediction and pick. Max Scherzer gets the call for the Mets in the split-session doubleheader at Wrigley Field, while Drew Smyly goes against him for the Cubs. Max Scherzer's year-long ERA is 2.15, but that's not the main thing you need to know about him right now. The key point with Scherzer is that since coming…

Taking a look at three areas where the team may look to upgrade their roster heading into the 2023 season. The Diamondbacks have been busy churning their roster this off-season. Needing to address key needs such as adding a right-handed bat to add more balance to a roster that had gotten too left-handed, improving a bullpen that was arguably the…

The Chicago Cubs (11-19) open a 3-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-15) Thursday. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Cub vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions. This is the first time this year these teams face each other. The Cubs had lost 5 games in a…

The Cubs are getting ready to play ball and take on St. Louis and Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central. The three teams have more time to enhance their rosters before the start of the 2023 season, but as it stands now the Cardinals are less likely to have an easy jog to the division title. And that's true even after their signing of…

Really shocked at how bad my performance was yesterday. We won our first play of the day after the Cardinals beat the Royals through the first five innings. But we lost both under in the Diamondbacks vs. Marlins game. We took the NRFI, and David Peralta hit a two-run bomb to wipe that out quickly. We took the whole game under, which lost in the…

The hardest part of breaking up is usually moving on. For the Cubs, the hardest part was how long the relationship dragged on. Chicago's clubhouse had to be a really uncomfortable place last season. The writing was on the wall like a big graffiti art piece that the team was going to undergo a lot of changes. The core of the 2016 World Series team…

Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs 8/7/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Miami Marlins and the Chicago Cubs will play the third match at the Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 2:20 PM (EDT). The Marlins are in fourth place in the NL East standings with a record of 48-59. Miami is entering this match with two straight…

The Miami Marlins will meet the Chicago Cubs for the second game of a three-game set at Wrigley Field on the Northside. It's time for us to keep our MLB odds series going with a Marlins-Cubs prediction and pick. The Cubs defeated the Marlins 2-1 on Friday. It was a scoreless game until the seventh inning when Joey Wendle clipped an RBI single to…

Chicago Cubs (55-71) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (65-59) August 28, 2022 2:10 pm EDT The Line: Milwaukee Brewers -152 / Chicago Cubs+110; Over/Under: +9 (Click here for latest betting odds) The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers meet Sunday in MLB action from American Family Field. This will be the finale in a three-game set. The Cubs eked out a…

The Atlanta Braves (4-4) go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies (5-3) on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Phillies vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions. Atlanta took the first two games of the series, winning…

The Atlanta Braves look to bounce back and get the series win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The reigning World Series champs have had difficulty stringing wins together so far this season, following up a 3-1 win over Chicago on Tuesday to falling to the visitors 6-3 on Wednesday. On the other side of the diamond, the Cubs are looking…

The Boston Red Sox are a perfect 5-0 over their last five games. The Red Sox can extend their winning streak to six with a win on Tuesday night in the first game of a two-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Boston is a+100 home underdog on the MLB odds in the series opener at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Brian Johnson is…

The Chicago Cubs will host the San Francisco Giants in the first game of their series in the National League Central versus National League West from on Friday afternoon. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 0% chance of rain and 15.9 miles per hour winds. The San Francisco Giants are coming off of a 2 run loss against the Milwaukee…

A showdown between two divisional rivals is on tap as the gritty Chicago Cubs prepare for war versus a Milwaukee Brewers squad that is looking to stay relevant in the National League playoff race. Join us for our MLB odds series, where are Cubs-Brewers prediction and pick will be unveiled for all to see. After coming out on top yesterday in game…

The Chicago Cubs are just 7-13 in their last 20 games on the road. The Cubs will try to get the job done on the road on Tuesday night in the first game of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Chicago is a -125 road favorite on the MLB odds in Philadelphia at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Jose Quintana gets the start for…

The Chicago Cubs take on the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon. The National League matchup is the first game of the day in Major League Baseball with an early first pitch. Citizens Bank Park hosts the action in the series finale between the two clubs. The Cubs won the first two games of the series, with the Phillies aiming to avoid a sweep…

NL Central rivals square off on Thursday in the 2022 MLB Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa, as the Chicago Cubs (45-65) and the Cincinnati Reds (44-66) clash. This contest is a tribute to the famous 1989 film "Field of Dreams" starring Kevin Costner. Both clubs have struggled this season, but should be playing with outstanding energy in this…

The Chicago Cubs hope to ride the momentum of a late-inning comeback victory when they visit the National League Central-rival Cincinnati Reds on Monday for the opener of their four-game series. Chicago (16-24) was in line to suffer a fifth consecutive loss on Sunday before scoring twice in the eighth and holding on for a 5-4 home victory against…

The Chicago Cubs look to continue their strong play at PNC Park and complete a two-game sweep when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. Chicago, which went 6-3 at Pittsburgh last season, opened the set Tuesday with a 2-1 victory behind a pair of solo home runs from Japanese sensation Seiya Suzuki. Drew Smyly threw five…

With another baseball season beginning, it's time for our baseball writers to weigh in with their boldest and best predictions. What team are poised to surprise? Which players will break out? And who will win it all? All those questions are answered below, and before you say you can't predict baseball, remember this: Jeff Blair has correctly called…

The San Francisco Giants (23-24) will host the Seattle Mariners (22-26) Wednesday at Oracle Park in what will be considered a Mariners home game. MLB changed the venue to San Francisco due to unhealthy air conditions caused by wildfires near Seattle. This is the first game of the two-game series and the first pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET.…

A quick two-game set between crosstown rivals will be front and center of the baseball universe on Tuesday as the fellow south siders in the Chicago White Sox will travel to Wrigley Field to battle it out with the Chicago Cubs. Don't miss out on this one, as it is time to take a look at our MLB odds series, where our White Sox-Cubs prediction and…

The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Chicago Cubs tonight as they wrap up a four-game series where the Dodgers are looking to go for a sweep after winning the previous three games. Can the Cubs avoid a sweep or will the Dodgers get it done at home? It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Dodgers prediction and pick. Chicago Cubs:…

We're on fire going 3-3 this week picking a home run hitter each day as we head into the Field of Dreams edition of home run props tonight! WagerTalk content contributor Kyle Kargel provides his daily home run prop picks and predictions for Thursday, August 11 with odds provided by PointsBet. Interested in joining WagerTalk at the Westgate's…

The Colorado Rockies (24-29) and San Francisco Giants (26-27) hook up for Game 2 of a four-game series Tuesday at Oracle Park with the first pitch scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Rockies-Giants MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. Monday: The Rockies won the series opener 7-2, hurting the Giants' position in the…

The Chicago Cubs (15-21) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (18-21), Thursday at 7:40 PM ET, in the first of a four-game series. The Diamondbacks are the road favorite (-120) versus the Cubs (+100). The scheduled starters are Zac Gallen (2-0) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Marcus Stroman for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs suffered a 3-2 loss to the…

There is more to the San Francisco Giants' offseason than the Great Aaron Judge Pursuit. Judge, the All-Star outfielder from Linden (San Joaquin County), is certainly San Francisco's top target, and there appears to have been a sea change in thinking about where he'll land. After an MVP-worthy season with the Yankees, the consensus was that he'd…

At Wrigley Field on Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (16-7) open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (9-14), at 1:05 PM ET. The Cubs are a big underdog (+185 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Dodgers (-215). The Dodgers will give the ball to Clayton Kershaw (3-0) versus the Cubs and Drew Smyly. The Dodgers were…

The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Chicago Cubs in the fourth game of their series in the National League West versus National League Central from Dodgers Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 0% chance of rain and 8.7 miles per hour winds. The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off of a 2 run win against the…

Tuesday's MLB schedule features a full 15-game slate, meaning all 30 teams are in action. The schedule starts with Boston vs Detroit at 1:10 pm ET and wraps up with San Diego vs San Francisco at 6:45 pm ET. The table below lists the best same-game parlay bets for today. All odds as of 11:52 am ET, April 12. Today's first SGP is a popular NRFI bet…

The Washington Nationals (22-29) clash with the Atlanta Braves (25-27) Wednesday in Game 3 of their four-game series at Truist Park. First pitch will be at 7:20 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Nationals vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions. Washington evened this series Tuesday with an 11-6 win as Nationals…

Our MLB betting expert is here to offer up his best Reds vs. Cubs 2022 Field of Dreams game predictions, starting at 7:15 PM ET in Dyersville, Iowa on FOX. As the Cubs and Reds prepare for tonight's Field of Dreams game, Munaf Manji of The Action Network is here to share his best bet (video above). The Reds will send Nick Lodolo to the mound…

The Chicago Cubs will take on the defending champion Atlanta Braves in the concluding matchup of a three-game set at Trust Park on Thursday evening. It's about that time! Take a sneak peek at our MLB odds series, where our Cubs-Braves prediction and pick will be made. At a record of 8-10, Chicago is seeking to inch closer to the.500 mark after a…

Tonight, the St. Louis Cardinals will continue their road trip and take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Cardinals have been one of the hottest teams in the MLB at the most important time. They have rattled off 7 wins in a row to make their division lead more secure. They will try to continue this streak against a division rival, the Cubs.…

This article is part of our MLB Picks series. Last Article's Record: 2-2 -0.5 units Season Record:177-159-5+30.3 units Caesars Sportsbook promo code for your $1250 First Bet on Caesars plus tier and reward credits. Baltimore Orioles at Washington Nationals It's another HAPPY CORBIN Day!!! As we get our favorite pitcher to bet against in Patrick…

A few teams enjoyed a planned off day and two others got an impromptu break on Monday, but we're back to the full 15-game card on Tuesday. Not only that, but we have seven interleague games to add a little bit of spice to the April 12 menu. This is a really interesting day in baseball because we have some pitchers making their second starts against…

The Cubs won two of three over the Marlins last month at Wrigley Field. Since then the Cubs are 19-19, while the Marlins have gone 10-28. Perhaps it is flying under the radar, but the Marlins have been the worst team in Major League Baseball since the All-Star break, winning only three series during the second half of the season. It has shockingly…

Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals 8/17/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Chicago Cubs (48-67) will slug it out against the Washington Nationals (39-79) in the series installment finale of the NL Inter-Division at Nationals Park in Washington on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM ET. Chicago is in 3rd place at 48-67 in the National League…

Drew Smyly is on a tear for the Chicago Cubs, allowing one run or fewer in four of his last five starts, including zero runs in his previous two. He'll hope to stay hot against the Washington Nationals and Cory Abbott, who has a 7.11 ERA this month after surrendering 10 runs in his last two outings. With both squads struggling of late, this is a…

It's been a miserable season for Marquez, who is 8-10 with a dismal 5.25 ERA in 27 starts. While he's struggled with command (56 BBs in 157.2 innings) Marquez is honestly just getting hit around. He surrendered nine earned runs in his last outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks, exiting after four innings. However, prior to that, Marquez actually…

With 15 MLB games in action, there are plenty of player props to choose from. Let's go through the best ones to add to your bet slips this Wednesday, September 14. Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles Match Details Fixture: Baltimore Orioles @ Washington Nationals Date & Time: Wednesday, September 14, 7:05 p.m. EDT Venue: Nationals Park,…

After posting a middling 16-14 record in their last 30 games, the New York Mets sit just a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East with just over a couple of weeks left in the regular season. The Mets may need a little juice to close the 2022 campaign, so FanDuel Sportsbook is giving you a $1000 risk-free bet for today's matchup with…

Pickswise was nice enough to give me the opportunity to write up my plays for you all. For those of you who don't know me, they refer to me as JutPicks on Twitter. I post all my plays with brief writeups every day. Now I get to write even more with no character limit! I pride myself on being as transparent as they come. My MLB record from last…

The New York Mets have lost back-to-back games to the Chicago Cubs as huge favorites, and they'll look to salvage a contest during the series on Wednesday. Here are our Cubs-Mets MLB picks for Wednesday night. This week was supposed to be an easy one for the Mets. But they've dropped the first two games against the Cubs, and their NL East lead has…

The Mets remain a tough handicap at this juncture of the season, but third baseman Eduardo Escobar remains a constant offensive force. In our MLB betting picks and predictions, we're backing that to continue in a game that should see plenty of offense. The Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets will play the finale of a three-game series at Citi Field…

The Giants visit the Cubs and I haven't been this excited since doing the macarena poolside. The Cubs' Drew Smyly was removed in the third inning after the Cards scored seven times in his last start. And the Giants jumped Smyly for five runs over four back on July 30. Carlos Rodon goes for Frisco. Rodon blanked Philly for six innings in his latest,…

The Chicago Cubs (55-71) meet the Milwaukee Brewers (65-59) Saturday for the second of their three-game set at American Family Field. These teams are trending in opposite directions however which team is heading in what direction is interesting. Chicago has a better winning percentage than Milwaukee over the last 10, 20 and 30 games. The Cubs are…

With the 2022 MLB season only two days away, there's still speculation about who will make the Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster and how the lineup will look. How does it all shake out? Without an inside source, it's difficult to say, but I'm going to take a crack at it. This season, teams will start the year with 28-man rosters to help offset…

The St Louis Cardinals will host the Chicago Cubs in the third game of their series in the National League Central from Busch Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The weather is expected to be very humid with a 52.4% chance of rain and 6 miles per hour winds. The St Louis Cardinals are coming off of a 4 run win against the Chicago Cubs in their last game.…