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Phillies vs. Cubs Series Betting Preview

Betting preview for this weeks AL East MLB series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs. The two meet at Wrigley Field for a three-game set beginning on Tuesday…

MLB Betting – Cubs, Phillies go at it in National League showdown

The Eagles and Bears have solid NFL odds this year, and their fans are hoping that they have as much success as the Phillies and Cubs, who are either leading their division or closing in on the top spot.

The two meet at Wrigley Field for a three-game set beginning on Tuesday.

Phillies vs Cubs odds – Tuesday, August 11-Thursday, August 13

J.A. Happ (8-2, 2.74) vs Rich Harden (7-7, 4.41) – Tuesday, 8:05 PM ET

Happ is coming off a complete-game four-hit masterpiece in a shutout in Cincinnati, improving his road record to 4-1 in 12 games (seven starts) and a 1.72 ERA. Harden has given up a homer in four straight starts, but he hasn’t allowed more than two runs in five outings in a row. He’s fared well against the Phillies in his career, going 1-0 in three starts with a sparkling 0.90 ERA. However, he’s struggled at home, and Happ is fighting for a rotation spot. Put the Phillies in Tuesday’s baseball picks.

Cliff Lee (9-9, 2.95) vs Jeff Samardzija (1-1, 6.29) – Wednesday, 8:05 PM ET

Lee has given up two runs in 16 innings since joining the Phillies, and he’s already been to Wrigley in 2009, taking a no-decision to leave his career record against the Cubs at 1-0 in two starts with a 2.45 ERA. Samardzija gets his first career start for the injured Carlos Zambrano, and he’s 1-1 in three relief appearances against Philadelphia with a 7.36 ERA. Samardzija has struggled with his control in the past, and going against Lee isn’t what the young hurler needs. Take the Phillies again in your sportsbook.

Joe Blanton (7-6, 4.02) vs Ryan Dempster (6-5, 4.04) – Thursday, 2:20 PM ET

Blanton has dropped two in a row, and an earlier no-decision against the Cubs left him with a clean slate in two career starts, although he has a respectable ERA of 2.45. Dempster hasn’t lost since June 22nd, but he’s given up five runs in two of his five starts during that time.

He’s made 20 appearances against the Phillies, including 13 starts, posting a 4-3 mark with a pair of saves and a 4.76 ERA.

Blanton’s slumping, and Dempster is solid at Wrigley Field, which points to an MLB betting win for Chicago in your gambling software.

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One reply on “Phillies vs. Cubs Series Betting Preview”

I believe that Pedro Martinez will be worked into the rotation, most likely on Wednesday and Jamie Moyer is being sent to the bullpen. Should be a great chance to see if Pedro has anything left.

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