Phillies-Cubs Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Wrigley Field. The Phillies will trot ace Joe Blanton out to the mound in this one. Righthander Blanton has a 6-12 record and a 4.74 ERA this season. The Cubs will counter Blanton with Rich Harden. Righthander Harden has a 2.00 ERA to go along with a 9-2 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 255-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Cubs scored five runs in the eighth inning to earn a 6-4 win over the Phillies as -140 favorites on Thursday. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8). Aramis Ramirez sparked the comeback with a grand slam home run for the Cubs. Bob Howry got the win in relief, and Kerry Wood threw the ninth for his 28th save. Chase Utley went 3-for-5 at the plate with one RBI for the Phillies, who were +125 underdogs. Chad Durbin surrendered two runs in relief and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games. Chicago has won 6 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 73-61 SU Chicago: 84-50 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Next up: Chi Cubs home to Philadelphia, Saturday, August 30 The bookmakers continue to be scared by science and terrorized by technology. The revolutionary science of forensic sports handicapping has turned average Joe's into professional gamblers. The Great One, Stevie Vincent has 3 pro and collegiate football winners and 2 pro baseball for Friday that you can unload on. Click now to purchase