Cubs host the Astros to open 3-game series

Houston Astros (7-16, fifth in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (13-9, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: J.P. France (0-2, 7.08 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Cubs: Jordan Wicks (0-2, 5.29 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Astros -114, Cubs -106; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Chicago is 7-3 in home games and 13-9 overall. The Cubs have a 9-1 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Houston has a 3-7 record on the road and a 7-16 record overall. Astros hitters are batting a collective .267, the best team batting