Breaking down the National League division series between the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs. Best-of-five seriesGame 1: Friday at Chicago, 6 p.m.San Francisco: Cueto (18-5, 2.79)Chicago: Lester (19-5, 2.44)::Game 2: Saturday at Chicago, 5 p.m.San Francisco: TBA, likely Moore (13-12, 4.08)Chicago: Hendricks (16-8, 2.13)::Game 3: Monday at San Francisco, TBAChicago: Arrieta (18-8, 3.10)San Francisco: TBA, likely Bumgarner (15-9, 2.74)::Game 4: Tuesday at San Francisco, TBAChicago: Lackey (11-8, 3.35)San Francisco: TBA::Game 5: Thursday at Chicago, TBASan Francisco: TBAChicago: TBA::Projected lineupsSAN FRANCISCOPos. While the Cubs were the best team in baseball throughout 2016, that guarantees them nothing now. But when in doubt, side with the best, unless San Francisco can uncover a weakness no other team could. The pick: Cubs in five.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 06, 2016 23:37 UTC