posted August 9, 2007 at 18:37 in MLB Free Picks
MLB Betting Odds – Chicago Cubs (58-55) at Colorado Rockies (59-54)
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The Cubs are 3-7 in their last ten games and 28-27 on the road this season. Chicago enters tonight’s matchup riding a four-game losing streak.
The Rockies are 7-3 in their last ten games and 33-21 at home this season. Colorado has won three consecutive games coming into tonight’s contest.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my Free Baseball Betting Pick:
Key Cubs Trends
The Cubs are 7-1 in Lilly's last eight starts.
The Cubs are 7-1 in Lilly's last eight starts on Grass.
The Cubs are 6-1 in Lilly's last seven starts as a favorite.
Key Rockies Trends
The Rockies are 5-0 in their last five games as a home favorite.
The Rockies are 5-0 in their last five vs. National League Central.
The Rockies are 5-0 in their last five home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 6-0-1 in Cubs last seven games as a road favorite.
The Under is 5-1-2 in Cubs last eight during game one of a series.
The Over is 6-1 in Rockies last seven games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
The Over is 5-1 in Rockies last six vs. a team with a winning record.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Over is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
The Cubs are 4-0 in the last four meetings.
The Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Colorado.
For a more in-depth report on this game click Baseball Trends.
The Pitchers: Cubs starting pitcher Ted Lilly is 12-5 in 23 starts covering 145.1 innings. Lilly has 119 strikeouts and 36 walks and an ERA of 3.53.
Rockies starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez is 1-1 in five starts and six relief appearances covering 22.2 innings. Jimenez has a 5.16 ERA and 20 strikeouts and 13 walks.
Analysis: Although the Rockies are hot right now, the Cubs are the pick here with Lilly on the mound. Take the Cubs to pound Colorado starter Ubaldo Jimenez.
MLB Free Picks: Cubs 7 Rockies 3
09:05 PM EST MLB Odds
Chicago Cubs Ted Lilly - L -109
Colorado Rockies Ubaldo Jimenez - R -101
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