Chicago Cubs Home Favorite on Zero Rest Betting Trend

The Cubs' struggles as home favorites on zero rest stem from a combination of roster construction issues and organizational philosophy that has persisted across multiple eras. Chicago has historically built teams around veteran position players and aging pitchers who don't recover as quickly from the physical demands of back-to-back games. When forced into situations where they're expected to win at Wrigley without adequate rest, these players often underperform the market's expectations. The psychological element compounds this physical limitation. Cubs players and management have shown a tendency to approach home games with less urgency when they're favored, particularly when fatigue is a factor. This creates a perfect storm where the team plays down to competition while oddsmakers overvalue their home field advantage. The Wrigley Field atmosphere, while electric for big games, doesn't provide the same boost when players are mentally and physically drained. Bettors should target Cubs opponents in these spots, especially when Chicago is laying significant chalk against divisional rivals who know Wrigley well. The trend becomes most valuable during summer stretches when travel fatigue peaks and the Cubs are coming off emotional wins that may have drained their focus for the following day's contest.