The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento, CA, in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. With the Cubs at 2-4 and the Athletics at 2-2, both teams are eager for a victory. The Cubs will send Ben Brown (0-1) to the mound, looking to bounce back after a tough outing against the Dodgers. He'll be opposed by the Athletics' Joey Estes, who has yet to record a decision this season.

Betting odds favor the Cubs slightly at -128 on the moneyline, with a spread of -1.5. The total runs set at 8.0 suggests a potential high-scoring game, given both teams' offensive capabilities. The A's are 3-1 against the spread this season, while the Cubs are 2-4. Expert picks lean toward betting on the Cubs for both the moneyline and the spread, with a recommended over on the total runs.