Cubs-Dodgers Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Dodger Stadium. The Cubs will trot Jason Marquis out to the mound in this one. Righthander Marquis has a 3-3 record and a 5.02 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Dodgers will be ace Brad Penny. The righthander has a 5.45 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Dodgers scored all their runs in the sixth and seventh innings on Saturday, as they defeated the Cubs 7-3. The Dodgers won theat game as +120 underdogs, while the 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5). Russell Martin belted a two-run homer and finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Derek Lowe surrendered three runs off six hits over seven innings for the win. Alfonso Soriano homered in a losing effort for the Cubs, who were -125 favorites in that game. Carlos Zambrano gave up seven runs off 13 hits over 6 2-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games. Los Angeles has won 2 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 39-24 SU Los Angeles: 30-32 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing San Diego are 3-7 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Chi Cubs are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 11 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 13 of LA Dodgers's last 18 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Next up: Chi Cubs home to Atlanta, Tuesday, June 10 LA Dodgers at San Diego, Tuesday, June 10