Astros-Cubs Pointers

The Chicago Cubs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. Righthander Brian Moehler will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Moehler is 6-4 this season with a 3.98 ERA. Moehler's opponent in this one will be Ryan Dempster. The Cubs righthander has a 2.90 ERA to go along with a 12-4 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Astros defeated the Mets 4-0 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The four runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9). Randy Wolf pitched five shutout innings, with seven strikeouts for Houston, while Ty Wigginton was 2-4 with a solo home run in the win. The Cubs defeated Pittsburgh 8-5 as a -280 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5). Geovany Soto was 2-3 with two RBI and two runs scored for the Cubs, while Alfonso Soriano was 3-5 with a solo home run in the win. Current streak: Houston has won 3 straight games. Chicago has won 2 straight games. Team records: Houston: 53-57 SU Chicago: 67-45 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Houston Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games Next up: Chi Cubs home to Houston, Tuesday, August 5