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MLB | Jul 27 '09 (8:05p)
Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs
-148 at jamaica
5* MLB Game of the Month on Cubs -148
The two-time defending NL Central champs moved back into first place for the first time in a long time this season following their sweep of the Reds. I expect seeing their name on top of the Central standings to do a ton for their confidence today. The Cubs face the hot Wandy Rodriguez, but he has not fared well at Wrigley in his career. He's 1-3 with an 8.25 ERA in five starts at Wrigley Field and the Astros are just 1-4 in those games. Plus, the Cubbie bats are finally coming around. Chicago is batting .343 and averaging 7.0 runs during their four game win streak. The Cubs have won each of Zambrano's last 3 starts and they are 5-0 in his last 5 starts as a home favorite, 4-0 in his last 4 Monday starts, and 4-1 in his last 5 home starts vs. the Astros. The Cubs are 14-3 in their last 17 games as a favorite of -110 to -150, 81-37 in their last 118 games as a home favorite period, and 26-9 in their last 35 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Bet the Cubs.