Cubs vs. Phillies Betting Line, Preview September 2
You can bet Sunday's Cubs-Phillies game online With Philadelphia at -158 and Chicago +130. The total is 8.5.
Pitching Matchup
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (14-5, 3.67 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Nola (15-3, 2.10)
Lester has allowed three runs over six innings in a no-decision against the New York Mets last time out. Lester is 7-0 with a 1.64 ERA in nine career starts versus the Phillies.
Nola’s start was moved up a day so he could pitch at home, where he is 9-0 with a 1.94 ERA in 13 outings this season. He is -0 with a 4.61 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs.
Hot Trends
The Cubs are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 overall.
Cubs are 8-1 in Lester’s last 9 road starts.
Phillies are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 overall.
Our Record So Far
Current 2018 MLB Record: 42-33 (56%)
2018 NBA Record: 12-4-1 (75%)
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