Our two MLB gambling experts have identified their six top bets in Thursday's action, with current odds via William Hill. Both are eyeing plays in Padres-Rockies and White Sox-Tigers.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs: Cubs -1.5 (-105)
I said it last week and I'll say it again: I expect the Cubs to win whenever Cole Hamels pitches. Now that they've got Daniel Murphy leading off, I fully expect Chicago to easily handle Anthony Desclafani in a home game. It doesn't hurt that the Cubs scored eight runs last night and the Reds were blanked by the hittable Freddy Peralta.