At Wrigley Field on Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs (13-9) begin a three-game series versus the Houston Astros (7-16), at 7:40 PM ET.
The Astros are favored (-120 moneyline odds to win) when they square off against the Cubs (+102). The Houston Astros will give the start to J.P. France (0-2, 7.08 ERA), who is looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Jordan Wicks (0-2, 5.29 ERA).
The Astros lost their last game against the Nationals by a 6-0 score Tuesday. Chas McCormick went 2-for-3 to lead them offensively. Hunter Brown picked up the loss after throwing four innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits while striking out six.