Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Wrigley Field in Chicago

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The Cardinals are 8-1 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game and are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. St. Louis is 45-22 in their last 67 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win. The over is 4-1 in the Cardinals last 5 overall and is 4-1 in their last 5 on grass.

The Cubs are 15-5 in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600 and are 8-3 in their last 11 games following an off day. Chicago is 30-61 in their last 91 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15 and are 3-9 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. The under is 5-1 in the Cubs last 6 overall and is 5-1 in their last 6 on grass.

In head to head matchups, the under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago and is 3-1-1 in Jake Arrieta's last 5 starts vs. Cardinals. The Cardinals are 7-3 in Lynns last 10 starts vs. Cubs and the over is 13-6-1 in the last 20 meetings.

Injuries to Watch

St. Louis Cardinals

04/04/15 P Jaime Garcia Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/04/15 LF Tommy Pham Quad 15-day DL (3/27)

Chicago Cubs

04/06/15 RF Chris Denorfia Hamstring 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Dallas Beeler Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Jacob Turner Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Tsuyoshi Wada Groin 15-day DL (3/27)

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

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