TOM'S MLB GRAND SLAM HIGH ROLLER BEST BET
- Handicapper
- Tom Stryker
- League
- MLB
- Competition
- Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals
- Release Date
- 06/05/2025 11:37 AM
- Event Date
- 06/05/2025 06:45 PM
- Bet Type
- Moneyline
- Pick
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Chicago Cubs -142
(DraftKings)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- #907 CUBS with Pomeranz (-) over Nationals with Irvin at 6:45 PM EST
Off last night's frustrating 2-0 road loss to the Nats, the Cubs will bounce back with a solid effort in this rematch, especially with the series victory on the line. Chicago has trips to Detroit and Philadelphia on deck and this dub is essential to maintain its 4.5-game advantage in the division.
Southpaw Drew Pomeranz will toe the rubber for the visitors. With 15 appearances in the books this season including one official start, No. 45 has been clipped for no earned runs and four hits in 13.2 innings of work. Drew whiffed 15 and walked three on his way to a 2-0 record with a stunning 0.00 ERA. In his 12-year MLB career, Pomeranz has pitched in 304 games (141 starts) and surrendered 373 earned runs and 790 hits in 872.0 frames. That shakes down to a 50-58 tally with a respectable 3.85 ERA.
Young right-hander Jake Irvin will counter for the hosts. So far this year, No. 27 has made 12 starts and been cracked for 32 earned runs and 66 hits in 73.1 innings. Jake struck out 47 and walked 20 on his way to a 5-1 mark with a 3.93 ERA. Overall, with 69 career starts completed, Irvin has been slammed for 186 earned runs and 357 hits in 382.0 innings. After the math, that adds up to an 18-22 record with a 4.38 ERA.
Several strong trends line up on this wager. Chicago has tasted victory in 17 of its last 22 when coming off a loss, 18 of its last 30 as a guest, and 11 of its last 16 priced as a road favorite. On the other side of the field, Washington has fallen in 99 of its last 169 when coming off a win and 91 of its last 155 when priced as a home underdog.
With the mighty Tigers and Phillies up next, the Cubs need to go into those wars with confidence off a win here. Take Chicago with Pomeranz. Thanks and best of luck, Tom.
