Astros-Cubs Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday when they battle the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Roy Oswalt in this game. Oswalt has a 1-2 record and a 4.15 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Cubs will be Sean Marshall. The lefthander has a 4.20 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Wandy Rodriguez whiffed 11 batters and the Astros held off the Rockies for a 5-3 victory in the series finale on Thursday, as -115 favorites. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8). Michael Bourn had four hits and scored twice, and Carlos Lee went deep for the Astros. Rodriguez improved to 4-2 with the win. The Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Padres with an 11-3 rout on Thursday, as -160 home favorites. The game's 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5). Bobby Scales had two hits and drove in four runs to lead the Cubs. Ryan Dempster thew seven innings for the win, giving up three hits and two runs. Current streak: Houston has won 2 straight games. Chicago has won 4 straight games. Team records: Houston: 16-18 SU Chicago: 20-14 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 9-1 After a win are 6-4 Chicago most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing San Diego are 8-2 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 22 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston's last 25 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi Cubs's last 22 games when playing at home against Houston Next up: Chi Cubs home to Houston, Sunday, May 17