3* MLB SMASH on Pittsburgh Pirates -152

Chi Cubs vs. Pittsburgh, 09/08/2012 19:05 EDT, Score: 4 - 3

Money Line: -152 Pittsburgh

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Loss

3* MLB SMASH on Pittsburgh Pirates -152
The Cubs won big yesterday but can't be trusted again today. They are 9-28 in their last 37 overall, 12-42 in their last 54 road games, 1-8 in their last 9 games following a win, 0-4 in Samardzija's last 4 road starts and 0-5 in Samardzija's last 5 starts as an underdog.

The Pirates are 13-5 in their last 18 games as a favorite of -151 to -200 and 6-2 in McDonald's last 8 home starts. McDonald has a 2.60 home ERA while Samardzija has a 4.53 road ERA. Take the Pirates.