Chicago Cubs' outfielder Kyle Tucker will make his return to Houston on Friday as the teams kickoff a weekend series, and Tucker opens up about his emotional return.

Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly returned to Daikin Park for the first time since the Houston Astros traded them to the Chicago Cubs during the offseason and were greeted by a video tribute before the start of the game.

Tucker and Ryan Pressly - the former closer also dealt to the Cubs last offseason in a different trade - received a standing ovation after the Astros played a pregame tribute video for them. Tucker enjoyed another ovation prior to his first at-bat, doffing his helmet, as the Astros played the walk-up music he used in his final season with the club.

The Cubs are 3-5 over the past eight games and coming off a 2-2 series tie with the Cardinals. Houston is hot at 12-3 in the last 15 games and a series sweep over the Phillies, The Astros are winners four straight and five of the past six over the Phillies and Angels.

The Chicago Cubs (48-33) and the Houston Astros (48-33) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Daikin Park is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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