Monday, July 18, 2011

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Wrigley Field.

Righthander Roy Halladay will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Halladay is 11-3 this season with a 2.45 ERA.

Starting this game for the Cubs will be Rodrigo Lopez. The righthander has a 4.03 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were an 8-5 winner as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -109 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 7-5 loser as they battled the Marlins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at -109 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Philadelphia: 59-35 SU Chicago: 38-58 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

Next up: Chi Cubs home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 19

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs

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