Houston Astros (+123) at Chicago Cubs (-131)

The Pick: Cubs -131


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Cubs vs. Astros Betting Overview

Last place is on the line in this three game series in the National League Central division. The Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros square off at Wrigley Field for a Memorial Day game. These teams have horrible pitching staffs so it will be interesting to see which one comes out on top.

Chicago acquired a journeyman pitcher to help bolster their staff and produce some wins. Rodrigo Lopez was picked up from the Braves after a disappointing season with the Diamondbacks where he won seven games and lost 16 in 2010. He had success in the AAA Braves organization with a 6-1 record and a 2.59 RA. He is 35 years old and broke in the major leagues in 2006. Houston is searching for answers by turning to Aneury Rodriguez with a 0-2 record and a 4.98 ERA. He has five starts this uear and nine relief appearances. In his last two starts he pitched just under 12 innings and allowed three runs. He pitched in relief against the Cubs earlier in the year and gave up two hits.

 

Chicago Cubs News and Betting Tips for Monday, May 30, 2011

The Cubs are five games under .500 with a 23-28 record and they are 12-16 at home. Lost to the disabled list from the pitching staff have been Randy Wells, Andrew Cashner and Matt Garza from the starting corps. They used Doug Davis, Casey Coleman and James Russell to fill-in but had very little success. Aramis Ramirez helped the Cubs avoided the sweep over the weekend with a home run to win on Sunday 3-2. Ryan Dempster was able to bolster the staff with six strong innings. The Cubs did get Geovany Soto back from the disabled list after getting injured in the Cardinals series on May 10.

 

Houston Astros News and Betting Tips for Monday, May 30, 2011

The Astros are 19-34 on the season and are 8-17 on the road. Houston has the worst pitching staff in the National League. They have allowed 270 runs so far in 2011witha team ERA just above the Cubs.  They avoided the sweep over the weekend and were out-scored by a large margin. Sunday saw J.A. Happ hurl six innings and pitched well but the bullpen blew the game and they eventually succumbed 4-2. This season Houston has blown 12 saves and recorded only seven successfully.

 

Our Astros vs. Cubs Pick and Predictions

How do you choose between two pathetic pitching staffs? No matter how many tends you look at or how many runs teams allow, the Cubs appear to be a better team than Houston. With this being a game in Wrigley Field our bet will be with the Cubs but don’t expect Rodrigo Lopez to last long.

Our Pick: Cubs -131

 


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In-depth Astros at Cubs Betting Trends

W/L Trends

Houston
  • Astros are 20-42 in their last 62 games on grass.
  • Astros are 16-35 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Astros are 32-71 in their last 103 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Astros are 17-42 in their last 59 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
  • Astros are 2-7 in their last 9 road games.
  • Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  • Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
  • Astros are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
  • Astros are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Astros are 1-8 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Astros are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Chi. Cubs
  • Cubs are 8-3 in their last 11 Monday games.
  • Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
  • Cubs are 24-52 in their last 76 games following a win.
  • Cubs are 4-10 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Cubs are 3-9 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series.
  • Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
  • Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Houston
  • Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Under is 8-1 in Astros last 9 games following a loss.
  • Over is 6-1 in Astros last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 road games.
  • Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
  • Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. National League Central.
  • Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  • Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Under is 7-3 in Astros last 10 Monday games.
  • Under is 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts overall.
Chi. Cubs
  • Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
  • Over is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 during game 1 of a series.
  • Over is 10-2 in Cubs last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
  • Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Over is 12-4 in Cubs last 16 on grass.
  • Over is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
  • Over is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 vs. National League Central.
  • Over is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 home games.
  • Over is 13-5 in Cubs last 18 overall.
  • Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

  • Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
  • Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
  • Astros are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.