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It’s the 112-64 Chicago Cubs versus the 104-70 Cleveland Indians in the 6th game of the World Series in Cleveland, Ohio tonight. . The first pitch at Progressive Field is scheduled for 8 PM ET.
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In Game 5 of this series on Sunday night the Cubs beat the Indians 3-2. In the game the Cubs scored all three of their runs in the 4th inning starting with Kris Bryant solo HR and closer Aroldis Chapman entered the game in the 7th inning and had an eight-out save.
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The Cubs had lost the previous two games in the series before winning Game 5 and they are still down 3-2. They rank 1st in the Majors in team ERA and 3rd in runs scored.
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The Indians are up 3-2 in this series heading home and the loss in Game 5 was only their 3rd loss in their 13 games in this post-season. They rank 5th in runs scored and 7th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<strong>Chicago:</strong> Jake Arrieta (18-8, 3.10 ERA)
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<strong>Cleveland:</strong> Josh Tomlin (13-9, 4.40 ERA)
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Jake Arrieta goes for the Cubs tonight and he started Game 2 of this series where he only gave up one earned run on two hits in five innings in a 5-1 win. Chicago had lost his previous two playoffs starts and three overall with him getting the starting nod. In the post-season Arrieta has gone 16 innings and given up seven earned runs on 14 hits. The Cubs are 37-16 in Arrieta’s last 53 road starts and they have won seven of their last nine interleague games with him on the hill.
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Josh Tomlin gets the call for the Indians and in his last outing he started Game 3 of this series and pitched a gem not giving up any earned runs and only giving up two hits in four innings in a 1-0 win. Cleveland has won all three of his post-season starts where he has gone 14 innings and has given up three earned runs. Tomlin is 2-0 with an ERA of only 1.76 in this season’s playoffs. Overall, Cleveland has won six of Tomlin’s last seven starts including his last four. In his last eight starts he has not given up more than two earned runs in any game. The Indians are 12-5 in Tomlin’s last 17 home starts and they have won four of their last five interleague starts with him on the hill.
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Cubs at Indians Betting Angles<br />
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The Cubs are 8-5 in their last 10 games against the Indians.
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In the last 7 games between these teams the Under record is 6-1.
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This season the Indians are 58-29 at home and the Cubs are 50-37 on the road.
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<strong>Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records </strong>
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<strong>Chicago Cubs:</strong> 112-64 SU / O/U 81-87 / Run Line W/L 94-83
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<strong>Cleveland Indians:</strong> 104-70 SU / O/U 82-81 / Run Line W/L 86-88
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Chicago at Cleveland Key Betting Trends<br />
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CHI is 13-5 in their last 18 interleague games.
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CHI is 6-2 in their last 8 interleague road games.
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CHI has an Under record of 5-1 in their last 6 games.
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CLE is 5-1 in their last 6 playoff home games.
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CLE is 15-4 in their last 19 interleague games.
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CLE has an Under record of 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<strong>CUBS</strong>
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Dallas Beeler 60-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Aaron Brooks 60-day DL (3/25) ( Hip )
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[3B] 04/04/2016 - Christian Villanueva 15-day DL (3/25) ( Fibula )
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[P] 03/31/2016 - Zac Rosscup 60-day DL (2/25) ( Shoulder )
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<strong>INDIANS</strong>
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[P] 10/01/2016 - Carlos Carrasco 60-day DL (9/17), out for season ( Hand )
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[P] 07/18/2016 - Tommy Hunter 15-day DL (7/10) ( Back )
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[LF] 06/01/2016 - Marlon Byrd out for season ( Suspension )
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[LF] 05/14/2016 - Michael Brantley 60-day DL (5/10); out for season ( Shoulder )
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