Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars Pick and Preview

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Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2)
Sunday, 8:15 pm Eastern – NBC

SBG Global Opening Line: Jaguars  -  4   ,  Total 36.5

 

One of the best games on Sunday should be in Jacksonville as the Jaguars host the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The Jaguars have owned the Steelers lately, winning the last four meetings between the two teams including last year’s playoff game.  “We have some recent history with those guys,” Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said this week. “They are a very good football team.” 
SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Jaguars at Home.

 

Last year the Jaguars sacked Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger 11 times in the two games.  Roethlisberger has been sacked 15 times already this season, most in the AFC.  Last week the Steelers survived against Baltimore, winning 23-20 in overtime but lost rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall for the season with a fractured shoulder.  Running back Willie Parker has been out with a knee sprain. “Injuries always happen at a bad time,” Tomlin said. “They’re part of the game. I’m not going to complain about them and go `Woe is me.’”

 

Jacksonville escaped with an overtime win of their own last week as they won 30-27 against Houston.  Quarterback David Garrard had 236 yards passing and 41 yards rushing to lead the Jaguars.  Sunday night’s game could be low scoring considering the Steelers have the second ranked defense in the NFL.

 

Here are the NFL betting stats for Sunday’s game.  The Steelers are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 5. The Steelers are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 games in October. The Steelers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall.

The Steelers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on grass. The Steelers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. the AFC. The Steelers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Steelers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Jacksonville but the underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

 

The Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. The Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. the AFC. The home team is 15-5 ATS in the last 20 meetings between the two teams.

 

The Over is 5-1 in the Steelers last 6 vs. the AFC. The Over is 6-2 in the Steelers last 8 games overall. The Under is 5-2 in the Steelers last 7 road games.

SBG Global Current Line: Jaguars  -  4   ,  Total  36

 

The Over is 9-2-2 in the Jaguars last 13 vs. the AFC. The Over is 4-1 in the Jaguars last 5 home games. The Over is 19-7-2 in the Jaguars last 28 games overall. The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Jacksonville between the two teams.

 

Pick: Jags 3 units

Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles Pick and Preview

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Washington Redskins (3-1) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-2)
Sunday, 1:00 pm Eastern – FOX

SBG Global Opening Line: Eagles – 5.5   ,  Total  43

The Washington Redskins were the overlooked team in the NFC East before the season began but after last week’s upset win over Dallas, they are starting to get respect.  If they can win another road game in the division they would really establish themselves as serious playoff contenders. “All four teams are solid teams, and it’s still anybody’s division,” Washington head coach Jim Zorn said. “Our goals are still ahead of us, and we made that so by beating Dallas in Dallas.” SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Redskins on the Road.

 

The Redskins have scored at least 24 points in their last three games and quarterback Jason Campbell has looked much better than a year ago.

“Everybody has to look at the Redskins in a different light now,” running back Ladell Betts said. “This is a great team. We can beat anybody. We can play with anybody.”  They will get a serious test on Sunday from the Eagles although they could get a break as running back Brian Westbrook is questionable for Philadelphia. “The injury is another week older, another week of rehab for me,” Westbrook said. “By the time Sunday comes around, I’m definitely more optimistic than I was last week.”

 

Washington and Philadelphia have split their last six meetings.  Last year the Redskins won 20-12 in Philadelphia.  Here are more NFL betting stats for Sunday’s game. The Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. the NFC East. The Redskins are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The Redskins are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games in October.

 

The Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. the NFC. The Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

SBG Global Current Line: Eagles – 6   ,  Total  42.5

 

The Over is 10-4 in the Redskins last 14 games in October. The Under is 4-0 in the Eagles last 4 home games. The Over is 4-1 in the Eagles last 5 games in Week 5. The Under is 13-5 in the Eagles last 18 games on grass. The Under is 10-4 in the Eagles last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Over is 7-3 in the Eagles last 10 vs. the NFC. The Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings between the two teams.

 

Pick: Skins 2 out of 5 units

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos Pick and Preview

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) at Denver Broncos (3-1)
Sunday, 4:05 pm Eastern – FOX


SBG Global Opening Line: Broncos  -  3   ,  Total  48

One of the more entertaining games on Sunday could be in Denver as the high scoring Broncos host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  The Broncos offense has bailed them out in most games but it couldn’t do enough last week in the loss to Kansas City.  The Broncos rank 30th in the league in yards allowed and 31st in points allowed. “We’ve got to find a way to be more consistent,” cornerback Dre’ Bly said. “Defensively, we haven’t had the year we want to have.”  The Broncos still could be unbeaten though if their offense had not turned the ball over four times last week and settled for field goals. “Any offense that does that to a defense, there’s no chance,” said Denver head coach Mike Shanahan, “People will point to the defense, but that’s so far from the truth. We’ve got to play better. We’ve got some work to do. But it was not quite as bad as it looked in those final stats.” SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Broncos at Home.

 

The Bucs have won three straight and are tied for first place in the NFC South with Carolina.  The Bucs have been led by linebacker Derrick Brooks and a defense that makes plays. “Unbelievable,” coach Jon Gruden said. “We know he’s been nursing and working through an injury. What he played like today was the Derrick Brooks that everybody recognizes. He made plays sideline to sideline. There’s a lot of strength left in Derrick Brooks and we need him in the final 12 weeks.”

 

Tampa head coach Jon Gruden has not had much success against Denver.  He is 1-8 in his head coaching career against the Broncos.  Here are more NFL betting stats for Sunday’s game.  The Buccaneers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October.

 

The Broncos are 7-17-1 ATS in their last 25 games on grass. The Broncos are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. The Broncos are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall. The Broncos are 3-10 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Broncos  -  3   ,  Total  47.5

The Over is 6-0 in the Buccaneers last 6 road games. The Over is 8-2 in the Buccaneers last 10 games overall. The Over is 13-3-1 in the Broncos last 17 home games. The Over is 21-5-1 in the Broncos last 27 games overall. The Over is 5-2-1 in the Broncos last 8 games in Week 5.

Pick: Bucs 2 out of 5 units, Over 2 out of 5 units

Oregon at USC Pick and Preview

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#23 Oregon at #9 USC
 Saturday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: USC -  17   ,  Total  57

 

Revenge will be on the mind of ninth-ranked USC on Saturday as they host #23 Oregon.  The Trojans rarely lose any games but they were beaten last year by the Ducks 27-21 and they are coming off a loss to the other Oregon team, the Beavers that knocked them from #1 in the polls.  With the volatility in college football it still could be possible that the Trojans could move up the rankings and regain that spot before the year is out, but not if they lose on Saturday. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking USC at Home.

 

USC could be without two-time All-Pac-10 linebacker Rey Maualuga, who sprained his knee in the Oregon State loss and is questionable for Saturday.

The Trojans will need him considering Oregon is fourth in the country in rushing, averaging 308.6 yards in their first five games. “In areas we need to shore up, they are extremely capable and strong,” USC head coach Pete Carroll said. “You can’t ignore the running game with over 300 yards rushing.”

 

Here is a look at the College Football betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Ducks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. The Ducks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. The Ducks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.

 

The Trojans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. The Trojans are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. The Trojans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a loss. The Trojans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Trojans are 28-12 ATS in their last 40 home games. The Trojans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in October. The favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between the two teams.

 

The Over is 5-1-1 in the Ducks last 7 games overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Ducks last 5 games on grass. The Under is 5-2 in the Ducks last 7 conference games. The Over is 9-4-2 in the Ducks last 15 road games.

SBG Global Current Line: USC -  16   ,  Total  56

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Trojans last 4 games in October. The Under is 7-1 in the Trojans last 8 home games. The Under is 16-5 in the Trojans last 21 games on grass. The Under is 21-7 in the Trojans last 28 conference games. The Under is 20-8 in the Trojans last 28 games overall. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

 

Pick: USC 2 out of 5 units

Missouri at Nebraska Pick and Preview

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 #4 Missouri at Nebraska
Saturday, 9:00 pm Eastern – ESPN

SBG Global Opening Line: Missouri  -  11  ,  Total  69

 

Fourth-ranked Missouri will try and avoid the upset bug that has bitten many teams in the Top 10 this season as they travel to Nebraska on Saturday.  The Tigers are solid favorites to win the game but history could be against them.  They have not won at Nebraska in 30 years but with quarterback Chase Daniel and a high-powered offense they have a good chance to end the drought on Saturday. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Missouri on the Road.

 

Daniel has already thrown for 1,412 yards, 12 touchdowns with just one interception this season, and leads an offense that ranks second in the nation in both scoring (53.8 points per game) and total offense (595.5 yards per game).  The Tigers have excellent receiving options in Jeremy Maclin and Chase Coffman and a running back in Derrick Washington, who has rushed for two touchdowns in each of his first four games. “They’re good across the board,” Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said. “They have a good running game and a good passing game, but it starts with the quarterback. Then you throw in Maclin. You can’t focus on stopping one guy or you’ll get killed.”  The Cornhuskers could have real trouble against the Tigers considering they allowed 377 yards last week in a loss to Virginia Tech.  Last year the Cornhuskers were torched by Daniel as he threw for over 400 yards in the Tigers 41-6 win.

 

Nebraska could at least keep this close considering Missouri is ranked 112th in the nation against the pass.  Huskers quarterback Joe Ganz passed for 278 yards last week and will probably need even better numbers if Nebraska is to stay in the game this week.

 

Here are the College Football betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Tigers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games. The Tigers are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games overall. The Tigers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 conference games.

SBG Global Current Line: Missouri  -  11  ,  Total  69

 

The Cornhuskers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games. The Cornhuskers are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall. The Cornhuskers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 conference games. The Cornhuskers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October. The home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

 

The Over is 6-1 in the Tigers last 7 road games. The Over is 15-6 in the Cornhuskers last 21 home games. The Over is 5-2 in the Cornhuskers last 7 games overall.

 

Pick: Missouri 4 out of 5 units

NLDS - Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers - Game 3

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Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers (Game 3)
Saturday, 6:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Brewers - 117 ,  Total  9 Flat

 

The Milwaukee Brewers head home facing elimination on Saturday as they host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of their best of five series.  The Brewers have been totally shutdown by the Phillies in the first two games and even their best pitcher, C.C. Sabathia was beaten.  The Brewers will now have to hope their offense gets going because it is unlikely Dave Bush is going to shutout the Phillies. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Brewers at Home

 

Bush was up and down for the Brewers this season.  He was great in August but poor in September.  One of those outings was against Philadelphia when he gave up three runs on five hits in a 7-3 loss.  The Phillies turn to the veteran Jamie Moyer to close out the Brewers.  He won 16 games this season and was very solid.  He has a 2.43 ERA in five career starts in the playoffs.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Phillies are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. the National League Central. The Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games. The Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 19-7 in their last 26 overall. The Phillies are 7-0 in Moyer’s last 7 starts. The Phillies are 5-0 in Moyer’s last 5 starts vs. the National League Central. The Phillies are 6-0 in Moyer’s last 6 road starts. The Phillies are 1-5 in Moyer’s last 6 Saturday starts. The Phillies are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Milwaukee.

 

The Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. The Brewers are 11-4 in their last 15 Saturday games. The Brewers are 44-20 in their last 64 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Brewers are 0-9 in their last 9 vs. the National League East. The Brewers are 6-2 in Bush’s last 8 Saturday starts.

The Brewers are 14-5 in Bush’s last 19 home starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Brewers - 117 ,  Total  9 Flat

 

The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies last 5 road games. The Under is 20-7-2 in the Phillies last 29 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 5-2-1 in the Phillies last 8 Saturday games. The Under is 7-3 in the Phillies last 10 overall. The Under is 15-6 in Moyer’s last 21 starts overall.

 

The Under is 6-1 in the Brewers last 7 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 home games. The Under is 39-17-4 in the Brewers last 60 vs. the National League East. The Over is 5-0 in Bush’s last 5 starts overall.

The Over is 16-5-1 in Bush’s last 22 home starts. The Over is 12-5-1 in Bush’s last 18 starts vs. the National League East. The Over is 6-0 in Bush’s last 6 starts vs. the Phillies.

Pick: Phillies 3 out of 5 units

NLDS - Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 3

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 Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers (Game 3)
Saturday, 10:05 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Dodgers - 132 ,  Total  7.5 Under - 125

 

The Chicago Cubs face elimination on Saturday in Game 3 as they travel to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers.  Chicago has played very poorly in the first two games of this series and now everyone’s favorite in the National League could be gone in three straight.  The Cubs will look to Rich Harden to save their season.  He will be opposed by Hiroki Kuroda of the Dodgers.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs on the Road.

 

Harden has been excellent this season for Chicago.  He was 5-1 with a 1.77 ERA in 12 starts with the Cubs.  The problem for Harden has been innings. He rarely goes past the sixth inning because he throws so many pitches.  With their lives on the line in this game the Cubs would take a solid six innings and turn it over to the bullpen.

 

Kuroda was very solid at home this season for the Dodgers, going 6-2.  He was also excellent against the Cubs in two starts.  He shut them out in June and allowed only one run in 6 1/3 innings in another start against them.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games. The Cubs are 21-8 in their last 29 road games. The Cubs are 13-6 in their last 19 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. The Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the National League West. The Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff games. The Cubs are 8-1 in Harden’s last 9 starts.

 

The Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games. The Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 24-9 in their last 3 home games. The Dodgers are 21-8 in their last 29 overall. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Kuroda’s last 5 starts. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Kuroda’s last 5 starts vs. the National League Central. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Kuroda’s last 5 home starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Dodgers - 132  ,  Total  7.5 Under - 125

 

The Over is 4-0 in the Cubs last 4 vs. the National League West. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-2 in the Cubs last 9 overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Cubs last 7 road games.

 

The Over is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 home games. The Over is 5-2 in the Dodgers last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Over is 4-1-1 in Kuroda’s last 6 starts overall.

Pick: Over 3 out of 5 units

ALDS - Boston Red Sox at Anaheim Angels - Game 2

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Boston Red Sox at Anaheim Angels (Game 2)
Friday, 9:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Angels - 134 ,  Total  8 Flat

The Anaheim Angels may have had the best record in the Major Leagues this season but if they don’t win Game 2 on Friday night they could be headed for an early exit in this year’s playoffs.  The Angels lost the opener of this best of five series 4-1 on Wednesday and now must beat Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Red Sox on Friday or face the unpleasant prospect of having to win three straight against the World Champs. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

 

Matsuzaka was simply brilliant on the road this season going 9-0 with a 2.37 ERA. He did not pitch well in his only start of the season against the Angels at Fenway when he gave up seven hits and six runs.  He will be opposed by Ervin Santana who was an All-Star this season.  Santana though, has not pitched well in his career against Boston, going 1-2 with a 5.73 ERA against the Red Sox in four career starts.  He did not face them this season.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 playoff road games. The Red Sox are 9-1 in their last 10 vs. the American League West. The Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.

The Red Sox are 20-6 in their last 26 playoff games. The Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Red Sox are 13-3 in Matsuzaka’s last 16 road starts. The Red Sox are 8-2 in Matsuzaka’s last 10 starts vs. the American League West. The Red Sox are 1-8 in the last 9 meetings between the two teams.

 

The Angels are 22-9 in their last 31 vs. the American League East. Th3e Angels are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 13-6 in their last 19 overall. The Angels are 28-13 in their last 41 home games. The Angels are 0-5 in their last 5 playoff home games. The Angels are 5-2 in Santana’s last 7 starts. The Angels are 2-5 in Santana’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East.

 

The Under is 5-1 in the Red Sox last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-1 in the Red Sox last 6 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Red Sox last 5 vs. the American League West. The Under is 7-2 in the Red Sox last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 7-3-2 in Matsuzaka’s last 12 road starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Angels - 130 ,  Total  8 Under - 120

 

The Under is 7-2 in the Angels last 9 home games. The Over is 5-2 in the Angels last 7 overall. The Under is 6-1-1 in Santana’s last 8 starts overall. The Under is 5-1 in Santana’s last 6 starts vs. the American League East.

The Under is 11-5-1 in Santana’s last 17 home starts. The Under is 9-4-1 in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles between the two teams.

 

Pick: Red Sox  1unit out of 5

ALDS Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays - Game 2

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Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (Game 2)
Friday, 6:05 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 150 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

 

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best of five series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.  The Rays won 6-4 on Thursday thanks to two home runs by Evan Longoria.  Tampa will send Scott Kazmir to the mound on Friday.  He will be opposed by Chicago’s Mark Buehrle. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

 

Kazmir has been much better at home this season than on the road. Kazmir was 8-2 with a 2.90 ERA in 14 starts at Tropicana Field this season.  Buehrle has the same type of splits for Chicago.  He was great at home but struggled on the road.  He is 4-9 with a 5.05 ERA in 17 road outings,  averaging about six innings per start.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 playoff road games. The White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 8-3 in Buehrle’s last 11 starts.

The White Sox are 5-16 in Buehrle’s last 21 road starts. The White Sox are 5-2 in Buehrle’s last 7 starts vs. the Rays.

 

The Rays are 54-17 in their last 71 home games. The Rays are 19-7 in their last 26 Friday games. The Rays are 13-6 in their last 19 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rays are 2-4 in their last 6 vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 19-7 in Kazmir’s last 26 home starts. The Rays are 4-1 in Kazmir’s last 5 starts vs. the White Sox.

 

The Under is 4-0-1 in the White Sox last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-1 in the White Sox last 7 playoff games. The Under is 6-2-1 in the White Sox last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 7-2-1 in Buehrle’s last 10 road starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 153 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

 

The Under is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-1 in the Rays last 7 overall. The Over is 8-2 in the Rays last 10 vs. the American League Central. The Over is 16-5 in the Rays last 21 home games.

The Under is 17-7 in the Rays last 24 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-0 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts overall. The Over is 5-0 in Kazmir’s last 5 home starts. The Under is 21-6 in the last 27 meetings in Tampa Bay between the two teams.

 

Pick Rays 2 out of 5 units

NLDS – Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Game 2

NLDS – Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (Game 2)
Thursday, 9:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Cubs  - 160 ,  Total  TBA

 

A pivotal Game 2 takes place on Thursday night as the Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers in their National League Divisional Series.  Chicago will be going with Carlos Zambrano while the Dodgers counter with Chad Billingsley. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs at Home.

The media hype will be all about Zambrano in this game but Billingsley has been solid for Los Angeles.  He led the club in wins with 16, strikeouts with 201 and was 3-0 in September. He’s 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA this year against the Cubs and 1-1 against them with a 3.60 ERA overall.  Zambrano is 7-2 with a 3.77 ERA at home this season but he has been up and down in recent starts.  He threw a no-hitter against Houston and then got shelled by St. Louis in his next start. He is 0-0 with a 3.09 ERA in two previous National League Division Series starts.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. The National League Central. The Dodgers are 19-8 in their last 27 overall. The Dodgers are 6-14 in their last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Billingsley’s last 5 starts. The Dodgers are 2-5 in Billingsley’s last 7 road starts.

 

The Cubs are 22-9 in their last 31 vs. National League West. The Cubs are 54-23 in their last 77 home games. The Cubs are 39-18 in their last 57 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 8-3 in Zambrano’s last 11 starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Cubs  - 160 ,  Total  TBA

The Under is 5-2 in the Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-0-1 in Billingsley’s last 5 starts overall. The Over is 4-1-1 in Billingsley’s last 6 road starts.

 

The Under is 9-3-1 in the Cubs last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 5-2 in the Cubs last 7 overall. The Over is 7-3 in the Cubs last 10 playoff games. The Over is 5-1 in Zambrano’s last 6 home starts. The Over is 9-2 in Zambrano’s last 11 starts overall. The Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between the two teams.

 

Pick: Over 3 out of 5 units