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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

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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

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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)
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

ALDS – Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (Game 1)
Thursday, 2:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 185 ,  Total  8.5 Over - 125

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of their American League Division Series on Thursday afternoon.  The Sox come into the game having won three must-win games in a row just to make the playoffs while Tampa has been resting at home.  Now Chicago must piece together a pitching rotation while Tampa is set, starting with their best pitcher, James Shields on Thursday. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

This series is all about contrasts.  The Rays are the fourth-youngest team ever in postseason history while the White Sox are full of veterans.  Tampa has the better pitching and hitting while the White Sox have more power.  Tampa has a solid bullpen while the White Sox pen has been a mess for the last couple of months.  The question in this series will be whether or not the White Sox can get enough quality pitching to stay in games.  Their pitching staff is not rested and overall they may not have the depth to stay with Tampa.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 playoff road games. The White Sox are 11-1 in their last 12 playoff games. The White Sox are 5-16 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The White Sox are 7-23 in their last 30 games on field turf. The White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. The White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 Thursday games. The White Sox are 1-4 in Vazquez’s last 5 starts. The White Sox are 1-10 in Vazquez’s last 11 starts vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 2-5 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. Rays. The White Sox are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

The Rays are 40-11 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 53-17 in their last 70 home games. The Rays are 38-18 in their last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 21-7 in Shields’ last 28 home starts. The Rays are 7-3 in Shields’ last 10 starts vs. the American League Central.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 180 ,  Total  8.5 Under -115

The Over is 5-1 in the White Sox last 6 playoff games. The Under is 21-7-2 in the White Sox last 30 vs. the American League East. The Under is 6-1 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. the Rays.

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 overall. The Over is 7-2 in the Rays last 9 vs. the American League Central. The Over is 20-6 in the Rays last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 16-5 in the Rays last 21 home games. The Over is 4-1 in Shields’ last 5 home starts. The Over is 4-1 in Shields’ last 5 starts vs. the American League Central. The Under is 21-5 in the last 26 meetings between the two teams in Tampa Bay.

Pick Rays 2 units out of 5 units

Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies
Thursday, 7:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Brewers - 120 ,  Total  8.5 Over - 115

The Milwaukee Brewers got a huge come from behind win on Wednesday as they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-3, getting two runs in the eighth inning.  Manager Ned Yost has not been one to panic even though his team just completed a 3-7 homestand. “I’ve got my own style and the way that I like to do things,” said Yost, “I think everybody wants to vent and scream and yell, but I just think that it’s more productive for me and my players if we take a calm approach.”  The Brewers are still ahead of the Phillies, Cardinals and the hard charging Houston Astros in the Wild Card race.  They send their top pitcher, Ben Sheets on Thursday at Philadelphia.

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

The Phillies will turn to Jamie Moyer on Thursday.  He will be working on three days of rest. “I’ve done it,” said Moyer, “I don’t think it’s that big of an issue. It’s my responsibility. I’m trying to do my job to the best that I can. If it’s on short rest, so be it. Sometimes you can be pretty sharp with an extra day or two extra days or you could be too strong.” Moyer has been the most consistent pitcher for the Phillies, leading the team in wins with 13. “He’s in tremendous shape, and he’s prepared,” Philadelphia manager Jerry Manuel said.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Brewers are 20-7 in their last 27 road games. The Brewers are 3-7 in their last 10 overall. The Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Brewers are 8-2 in Sheets’ last 10 starts vs. the National League East. The Brewers are 14-5 in Sheets’ last 19 road starts. The Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.

SBG Global Current Line: Brewers - 120 ,  Total  8.5 Over - 115

The Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 10-3 in their last 13 home games. The Phillies are 4-0 in Moyer’s last 4 starts vs. the National League Central. The Phillies are 5-1 in Moyer’s last 6 starts.

The Under is 14-5-2 in the Brewers last 21 road games. The Under is 36-15-3 in the Brewers last 54 vs. the National League East. The Under is 5-0 in Sheets’ last 5 starts vs. the National League East. The Under is 6-1 in Sheets’ last 7 starts overall. The Under is 5-2 in Sheets’ last 7 road starts. The Under is 4-0 in Sheets’ last 4 starts vs. the Phillies.

The Under is 9-2 in the Phillies last 11 Thursday games. The Under is 17-5-1 in the Phillies last 23 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 9-3-1 in the Phillies last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-0 in Moyer’s last 4 starts vs. the National League Central. The Under is 5-1 in Moyer’s last 6 starts overall. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia between the two teams.

Pick: Brewers 2units

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays
Thursday, 7:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Blue Jays  - 175 ,  Total  9 Under - 120

The New York Yankees are in danger of falling out of the American League playoff race and have a tough task on Thursday as they face Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays.  Halladay is 14-9 on the season with a 2.64 ERA.  He will be opposed by Sidney Ponson who is 7-3 on the season with a 4.19 ERA. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Blue Jays  at Home.

Ponson has gone at least six innings in his last four starts.  He allowed just two runs in 6 1/3 innings against the Royals in his last start.  He has not allowed more than four runs in each of his last four starts overall.  He may need to do better than that on Thursday as the Yankees face Halladay.  In his last start against the Red Sox, Halladay held Boston to one run on seven hits, pitching his eight complete game of the season.  Halladay is 6-3 with a 1.81 ERA in his last nine starts overall. He is 12-5 with a 2.88 ERA in 29 career games against New York.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The Yankees are 3-7 in their last 10 overall. The Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Yankees are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. The Yankees are 7-3 in Ponson’s last 10 starts. The Yankees are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.

SBG Global Current Line: Blue Jays  - 180 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

The Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 overall. The Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Blue Jays are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. the American League East. The Blue Jays are 15-7 in their last 22 home games. The Blue Jays are 44-14 in Halladay’s last 58 home starts. The Blue Jays are 37-15 in Halladay’s last 52 starts vs. the American League East.

The Blue Jays are 7-0 in Halladay’s last 7 home starts vs. the Yankees.

The Over is 5-1 in the Yankees last 6 vs. the American League East. The Under is 4-1 in the Yankees last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in the Yankees last 5 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Yankees last 5 road games. The Under is 4-0 in Ponson’s last 4 starts overall.

The Under is 7-1 in the Blue Jays last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 6-1-1 in the Blue Jays last 8 vs. the American League East. The Under is 14-3 in the Blue Jays last 17 home games. The Under is 4-1 in the Blue Jays last 5 overall. The Under is 4-0 in Halladay’s last 4 starts overall. The Under is 9-4 in Halladay’s last 13 starts vs. the Yankees.

The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Toronto between the two teams.

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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays
Wednesday, 7:10 pm Eastern – ESPN 2

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 135 ,  Total  8.5  Flat

The top two teams in the American League conclude their series on Wednesday as Tampa Bay hosts Los Angeles.  The Rays send Matt Garza to the mound on Wednesday while the Angels counter with Jered Weaver. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Weaver is 10-9 on the season with a 4.47 ERA.  He gave up two runs in 5 1/3 innings against Cleveland in his last start.  He has pitched well against Tampa in his career, going 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA.

Matt Garza was dominant in his last start against Texas throwing a two-hit shutout. He is 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in one career start against the Angels.  Garza has been tough at Tropicana Field where he is now 6-2 with a 2.47 in his career.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The Angels are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. the American League East. The Angels are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.

The Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. The Angels are 4-1 in Weaver’s last 5 starts vs. the American League East. The Angels are 1-4 in Weaver’s last 5 road starts. The Angels are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 127,  Total  8.5  Flat

The Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. the American League West. The Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. The Rays are 42-10 in their last 52 home games. The Rays are 7-3 in Garza’s last 10 home starts.

The Over is 7-1 in the Angels last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 vs. the American League East. The Over is 4-0 in Weaver’s last 4 starts vs. the American League East.

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 home games. The Over is 4-1 in the Rays last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in Garza’s last 5 starts overall. The Under is 8-2 in Garza’s last 10 home starts overall this season.

Pick: Angels 2 units

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks
Wednesday, 9:40 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Diamondbacks - 155 ,  Total  7  Flat

An excellent pitching matchup should be on tap Wednesday night as the Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres.  Dan Haren gets the call for Arizona while Jake Peavy starts for San Diego.  Haren is 13-6 on the season with a 2.96 ERA while Peavy is 9-8 with a 2.61 ERA.

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

Peavy was great in his last start against the Brewers.  He gave up just one run in seven innings and allowed just four hits.  He has been brilliant at home with a 1.42 ERA but has been hittable on the road with a 4.14 ERA.

Haren also pitched well in his last outing.  He gave up just two hits in eight innings against Colorado.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game.  The Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Padres are 17-37 in their last 54 overall. The Padres are 8-21 in their last 29 Wednesday games. The Padres are 15-42 in their last 57 vs. a team with a winning record. The Padres are 16-7 in Peavy’s last 23 Wednesday starts. The Padres are 2-5 in Peavy’s last 7 starts vs. the National League West. The Padres are 2-5 in Peavy’s last 7 road starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Diamondbacks - 160 ,  Total  7  Flats

The Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. The Diamondbacks are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. the National League West. The Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games. The Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 Wednesday games. The Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Haren’s last 4 starts vs. the National League West. The Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Haren’s last 7 starts. The Diamondbacks are 9-4 in Haren’s last 13 home starts.

The Over is 4-1 in the Padres last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1-1 in the Padres last 6 road games. The Under is 9-4-1 in the Padres last 14 vs. the National League West. The Under is 7-0-1 in Peavy’s last 8 starts overall. The Over is 6-0 in Peavy’s last 6 Wednesday starts.

The Under is 4-0-1 in Peavy’s last 5 road starts. The Under is 5-1-1 in Peavy’s last 7 starts vs. the National League West.

The Over is 5-1 in the Diamondbacks last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-2 in the Diamondbacks last 7 vs. the National League West. The Over is 4-1 in Haren’s last 5 starts overall. The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the two teams.

Pick Under 3 units

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Cincinnati Reds (55-70) at Chicago Cubs (76-48)
Tuesday, 8:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Reds – 315 ,  Total TBA

The Chicago Cubs have the best home record in baseball at 45-17 and will be heavily favored to add to that mark on Tuesday night as they host the Cincinnati Reds with Rich Harden on the mound.  Harden has been excellent for the Cubs but is still looking for his first win at Wrigley Field.  Harden is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA with the Cubs but hasn’t gotten a decision at home where he is 0-0 with a 2.81 ERA.  Harden won his only career start against the Red back in 2004.  Chicago is 5-4 against the Reds this season with four of those wins coming at home.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs at Home.

The Reds won on Sunday against St. Louis but it was only their fifth win in their last 22 games.
“I want to see a team that competes,” Reds manager Dusty Baker said, “I don’t care who you’re playing or how many people are in the stands. I’m just glad that our young players are playing hard.”  The Reds go with Johnny Cueto on Tuesday.  He is 8-11 with a 4.90 ERA.  He pitched well in his last start against Pittsburgh as he allowed one run and four hits in five innings.  Against Chicago last month he gave up five runs and eight hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game.  The Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 road games. The Reds are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. the National League Central. The Reds are 3-12 in their last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Reds are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

SBG Global Current Line: Reds – 310  ,  Total  TBA

The Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 overall.

The Under is 4-0 in the Reds last 4 road games. The Under is 4-1 in the Reds last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

The Over is 7-1 in the Cubs last 8 overall. The Over is 6-1 in the Cubs last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 home games. The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago between the two teams.

Pick Over 2 units