NLDS Preview: Cubs going for sweep of Giants - Handicappers Hideaway

Bumgarner tries to stave off NLDS Sweep

The Chicago Cubs will be trying to sweep their NLDS series on Monday
when they take on the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. This should
be a good low scoring matchup.


Right hander Jake Arrieta will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Arrieta is 18-8 this season with a 3.10 ERA.


Starting this game for the Giants will be Madison Bumgarner. The left
hander has a 2.67 ERA to go along with a 16-9 record this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total is sitting at 6.


Last time out for San Francisco, they were a 5-2 loser as they
battled the Chicago Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs
at -185 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game PUSH
for totals bettors.


The Chicago, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the San Francisco
Giants at home in the last NLDS game. Moneyline bettors who got the
Cubs at -185 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game
PUSH for totals bettors.

Stats and Matchups

Chicago:

Team record: 105-58 SU

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

Chi Cubs is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games

Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 9 games


San Francisco:

Team record: 88-77 SU

San Francisco is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games

San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

San Francisco is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home


Next up:

Chicago at San Francisco Tuesday, October 11


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Cardinals and Cubs Square Off Thursday Night at Wrigley - Handicappers Hideaway

Decisive game for the St. Louis Cardinals tonight when they face the Chicago Cubs.



The Cardinals have the edge in head-to-head matchups, winning five of
the nine games played so far, including three in a row at Wrigley Field
June 20-22. This week's visit to Wrigley Field may represent their last
chance to start closing an imposing gap with the National League Central
leaders. Or it may signal a realization that the most achievable goal
is an NL Wild Card berths.



The Cardinals send right-hander Carlos Martinez (10-7, 3.29 ERA) against
left-hander Jon Lester (12-4, 2.93 ERA). Martinez leads all St. Louis
starters in wins, but he's coming off one of his roughest performances
of the season, in which he gave up seven runs (six earned) in a
five-inning start against the Braves on Saturday. He has not pitched
into the sixth in three of his last five outings.



Jon Lester went 1-3 with a 2.59 ERA in five games last year against St.

Louis, and also lost to them in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. The
Cubs became the first big league team to 70 wins with Tuesday's 5-1
victory over the Angels. They maintain baseball's best record and are on
track for 102 wins.



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The fans at Wrigley Field will enjoy watching a match up tonigh between
the Atlanta Braves and, the entire National League All-Star Team
starting infield, the Chicago Cubs when they take their seats on
Thursday.



The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Lucas
Harrell in this game. Harrell has a 1-0 record and a 1.50 ERA this
season.



Harrell's opponent in this one will be Jason Hammel. The Cubs right
hander has a 3.45 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 270-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.





The Cubs were a 5-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road
against the Reds. That made winners of bettors who got Cincinnati at 163
on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for UNDER
bettors.



Atlanta was a 4-3 loser in its last match on the road against the
Phillies. They lost as +166 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made
winners of UNDER bettors.





Atlanta:

Team record: 28-57 SU

Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.

Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games

Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

Atlanta is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road





Chicago:

Team record: 52-32 SU

Chi Cubs is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

Chi Cubs is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games





Next up:

Atlanta at Chicago Friday, July 8

Chicago at Pittsburgh Friday, July 8

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Cubs continue their weekend series in Arizona Friday - Handicappers Hideaway

The Chicago Cubs battle the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on
Friday night as the fan expectations are high this year for the Cubbies
and they want to play well on the road to start the season.



Jason Hammel will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Right hander Hammel is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.



The Diamondbacks will counter Hammel with Robbie Ray. Left hander Ray has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 136-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total is sitting at 9.



Arizona lost its last outing, a 14-6 result against the Cubs on April
07. Bettors who backed the Cubs at -162 on the moneyline won on the day,
and the total score (20) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.



Chicago won its last outing, a 14-6 result against the Diamondbacks on
April 07. Bettors who backed the Cubs at -162 on the moneyline won on
the day, and the total score (20) sent OVER bettors to the payout
window.



Chicago:

Team record: 3-0 SU

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

Chi Cubs is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games

Chi Cubs is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games on the road

Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona



Arizona:

Team record: 1-3 SU

Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs



Next up:

Chicago at Arizona Saturday, April 9

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The Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Angels battle on Tuesday night in Anaheim in what should be a good pitching match up.



The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Jon Lester
in this game. Lester has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.



Lester's opponent in this one will be Andrew Heaney. The Angels left
hander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 136-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.



Los Angeles was a 9-0 loser in its last match on the road against the
Cubs. They lost as +129 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made
winners of OVER bettors.



The Cubs were a 9-0 winner in their most recent outing on the road
against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at -139
on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER
bettors.



Chicago:

Team record: 1-0 SU

Chi Cubs is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

Chi Cubs is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Chi Cubs is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games on the road



Los Angeles:

Team record: 0-1 SU

LA Angels is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games

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The Red Hot Giants and Cubs Battle at Wrigley Field Thursday Night - Handicappers Hideaway

The Red Hot Giants and Cubs Battle at Wrigley Field Thursday Night


A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on
Thursday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.


The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Chris
Heston in this game. Heston has a 11-5 record and a 3.24 ERA this
season.


Heston’s opponent in this one will be Jason Hammel. The Cubs right
hander has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 121-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.


In their last action, Chicago was a 7-5 loser on the road against the
Pirates. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -141 on the moneyline collected their
winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors
home happy as well.


San Francisco was a 6-1 winner in its last match on the road against
the Braves. They won as -189 favorites, while the total score of 7 made
winners of PUSH bettors.


San Francisco:

Team record: 59-48

San Francisco is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games

San Francisco is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road

San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs


Chicago:

Team record: 58-48

Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games

Chi Cubs is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi Cubs’s last 23 games at home


Next up:

San Francisco at Chi Cubs Friday, August 7


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The Red Hot St. Louis Cardinals battle the Cubbies tonight on Sunday Night Baseball - Handicappers Hideaway

The Red Hot St. Louis Cardinals battle the Cubbies tonight on Sunday Night Baseball


The Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Busch Stadium.


The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Jason
Hammel in this game. Hammel has a 5-2 record and a 2.65 ERA this season.


Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Carlos Martinez. The
right hander has a 2.89 ERA to go along with a 8-3 record this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.


In their last action, St. Louis was a 8-1 winner on the road against
the Cubs. Bettors on St. Louis at -170 on the moneyline collected their
winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors
home happy as well.


Last time out for Chicago, they were a 8-1 loser as they battled the
Cardinals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at -170
were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals
bettors.


Chicago:

Team record: 39-34

Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.

Chi Cubs is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games

Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road

Chi Cubs is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis


St. Louis:

Team record: 50-24

Current Streak: won 5 straight games.

St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of St. Louis’s last 13 games at home

St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs


Next up:

Chi Cubs at NY Mets Tuesday, June 30

St. Louis home to Chi White Sox Tuesday, June 30


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Lynn and Arreita are on the Hill as the Cardinals Battle the Cubs in Chicago - Handicappers Hideaway

The fans at Wrigley Field will be treated to a game between the
Cardinals battle the Cubs when they take their seats on Tuesday.





The Cardinals will trot Lance Lynn out to the mound in this one. Right hander Lynn has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.





The Cubs will counter Lynn with Jake Arrieta. Right hander Arrieta has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.





Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 103-moneyline favorites
versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is now at 6 1/2.





St. Louis was a 3-0 winner in its last match on the road against the
Cubs. They won as +100 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made
winners of UNDER bettors.





St. Louis:

Team record: 1-0

St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games

St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games on the road



Chicago:

Team record: 0-1

Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games

Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis

Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis





Next up:

St. Louis at Chi Cubs Wednesday, April 8





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The division rival St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Wrigley Field.





The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander
Adam Wainwright in this game. Wainwright has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA
this season.





The Cubs will counter Wainwright with Jon Lester. Left hander Lester has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.





Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 110-moneyline favorites
versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is 7 1/2 (-125U).





In their last action, Chicago was a 5-2 winner on the road against the
Brewers. Bettors on Chicago at +162 on the moneyline collected their
winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors
home happy as well.





In their last action, St. Louis was a 6-3 loser on the road against
the Giants. Bettors on San Francisco at -148 on the moneyline collected
their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER
bettors home happy as well.





St. Louis:

Team record: 94-77

Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.

St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games

St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games on the road



Chicago:

Team record: 73-89

Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 12 of Chi Cubs’s last 18 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 7 games at home



Next up:

St. Louis at Chi Cubs Tuesday, April 7



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Sunday Night Baseball Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (15-16) vs. Chicago Cubs (11-17)

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.


The Cardinals will trot Lance Lynn out to the mound in this one. Righthander Lynn has a 4-1 record and a 3.60 ERA this season.


Meanwhile, it’ll be Jason Hammel who starts for the Cubs. Righthander Hammel is 4-1 with a 2.08 ERA so far this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 140-moneyline
favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been
posted.


The Cardinals were a 3-0 loser in their most recent outing on the
road against the Cubs. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at
+173 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER
bettors.





Current streak:

St. Louis has lost 2 straight games.

Chicago has won 3 straight games.


Team records:

St. Louis: 15-16 SU

Chicago: 11-17 SU


St. Louis most recently:

When playing on Sunday are 6-4

Before playing Atlanta are 7-3

After playing Chi Cubs are 9-1

After a loss are 6-4


Chicago most recently:

When playing on Sunday are 3-7

Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4

After playing St. Louis are 2-8

After a win are 3-7


A few trends to consider:

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 7 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs

Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs’s last 13 games at home


Next up:

St. Louis at Atlanta, Monday, May 5

Chi Cubs home to Chi White Sox, Monday, May 5


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MLB Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Chicago
Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Monday.




Righthander Jeff Samardzija will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Samardzija is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.




The Pirates will counter Samardzija with Francisco Liriano.
Lefthander Liriano has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this
season.




Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 185-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.




In their last action, Chicago was a 4-0 loser on the road against the
Cardinals. Bettors on St. Louis at -150 on the moneyline collected
their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER
bettors home happy as well.




Pittsburgh lost its last outing, a 6-1 result against the Cardinals
on October 9. Bettors who backed the Cardinals at -162 on the moneyline
won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout
window.




Team records:

Chicago: 0-0 SU

Pittsburgh: 0-0 SU




Chicago most recently:

When playing on Monday are 5-5

Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8

After playing St. Louis are 3-7

After a loss are 3-7




Pittsburgh most recently:

When playing on Monday are 5-5

Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4

After playing St. Louis are 5-5

After a loss are 7-3




A few trends to consider:

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 9 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi Cubs’s last 15 games

Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs




Next up:



Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Wednesday, April 2




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MLB Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Washington Nationals (61-64) vs. Chicago Cubs (54-71) Preview

Washington Nationals (61-64) vs. Chicago Cubs (54-71) Preview

 

The Nationals and the Cubs continue their four-game series at Wrigley Field. After an 11-1 loss in the series opener and a 3-1 victory last night, the Nationals give the ball to Ross Ohlendorf so he can keep them in the postseason race. The Nationals are 15 games behind the Braves in the National League East and 9½ games behind the Reds for the second Wild Card.

The Nationals have an impressive 55-15 record when they score three or more runs but they're 6-49 when they fail to score that many runs. The Cubs also have trouble bringing runners home, as they have scored two or fewer runs in eight of their last 11 home games. The Cubs are hitting a major league-worst .220 with runners in scoring position and they were 0-for-8 in that situation last night.

According to the oddsmakers at BetAnySports, the Nationals are at +102, the Cubs are at -112 and the total is set at 9.

Pitching Matchup:

Ross Ohlendorf (2-0, 1.85 ERA) vs. Jake Arrieta (1-0, 0.69 ERA)

Ross Ohlendorf has been on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation and he will make his first appearance since July 31. Ohlendorf has allowed two runs in 13 innings over two starts this season. His last game was against the Mets on July 26. That day he had eight strikeouts and allowed only one run in seven innings to get a no decision. The right-hander has pitched well against the Cubs, going 2-0 with a 2.75 ERA in six starts. He does have a 5.06 ERA in three outings at Wrigley Field. Starlin Castro, who is in a 1-for-27 slump, is 3-for-15 against him.

A change of scenery has helped Jake Arrieta, who is 1-0 with an 0.69 ERA in two starts for the Cubs. Arrieta was dominant his last time out, giving up two hits and striking out seven in seven scoreless innings to beat the Cardinals. He faced the Nationals four times with the Orioles, going 0-1 with a 5.57 ERA. Bryce Harper is 4-for-5 with a double against him.

Game information:

8:05 PM ET, August 21

Wrigley Field

85° F/ 29° C
Partly Cloudy

The division rival Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Busch Stadium.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Garza in this game. Garza has a 4-7 record and a 3.72 ERA this season.

It'll be Edwin Jackson toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Righthander Jackson is 7-7 with a 3.92 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Chicago was a 4-2 loser on the road against the Brewers. Bettors on Milwaukee at -183 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Astros at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at +183 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 3 straight games. St. Louis has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 42-63 SU St. Louis: 55-50 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing St. Louis Chi Cubs are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road St. Louis is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up: St. Louis home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, July 30

NL Central Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Miller Park.

The Cubs will give the ball to starter Carlos Zambrano in this one. Righthander Zambrano is 7-5 this season with a 4.71 ERA.

It'll be Zack Greinke toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Greinke is 7-4 with a 4.84 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 163-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Cubs were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Brewers. That made winners of bettors who got Milwaukee at -143 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Chicago: 42-61 SU Milwaukee: 55-49 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

Next up: Milwaukee home to Chi Cubs, Thursday, July 28

NL Central Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers

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

The Chicago Cubs will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Garza in this game. Garza has a 4-7 record and a 3.77 ERA this season.

The Nationals will counter Garza with Livan Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 3.74 ERA to go along with a 5-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 101-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Chicago was a 5-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They lost as +130 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 3 straight games. Washington has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 35-53 SU Washington: 45-43 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing Washington are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Washington Washington is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games at home

Next up: Chi Cubs at Pittsburgh, Friday, July 8 Washington home to Colorado, Friday, July 8

MLB Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals

The Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Randy Wells in this game. Wells has a 1-1 record and a 5.70 ERA this season.

Wells's opponent in this one will be Luke Hochevar. The Royals righthander has a 4.97 ERA to go along with a 4-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Chicago lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Royals on June 25. Bettors who backed the Royals at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Chicago: 31-45 SU Kansas City: 32-45 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Kansas City most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing San Diego are 2-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Kansas City Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road Kansas City is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

Next up: Chi Cubs home to Colorado, Monday, June 27 Kansas City at San Diego, Monday, June 27

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals

The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field in an interleague contest.

Righthander Matt Garza will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Garza is 3-6 this season with a 4.14 ERA.

Garza's opponent in this one will be Mark Buehrle. The White Sox lefthander has a 3.75 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 124-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Chicago was a 6-3 winner in its last match on the road against the White Sox. They won as +143 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.

Team records: Chicago: 30-42 SU Chicago: 35-39 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After a win are 3-7

Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Chi Cubs are 9-1 After playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chi Cubs's last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Chi Cubs are 7-14 SU in their last 21 games Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Chi Cubs, Wednesday, June 22

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at U.S. Cellular Field.

Righthander Carlos Zambrano will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Zambrano is 5-4 this season with a 4.61 ERA.

Starting this game for the White Sox will be Gavin Floyd. The righthander has a 3.89 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Chicago lost its last outing, a 10-4 result against the Yankees on June 19. Bettors who backed the Yankees at -193 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago won its last outing, an 8-2 result against the Diamondbacks on June 19. Bettors who backed the White Sox at +116 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games. Chicago has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 29-42 SU Chicago: 35-38 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 4-4 After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 9-1 After playing Arizona are 5-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games Chi Cubs are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Chi Cubs, Tuesday, June 21

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox