Phillies-Cubs Lines Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Ace Cliff Lee will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Lefthander Lee is 9-9 this season with a 2.95 ERA. The Cubs will counter Lee with Ryan Dempster. Righthander Dempster has a 4.04 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jimmy Rollins had three RBIs in helping the Phillies pound the Cubs 12-5 on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. The 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10.5). Rauel Ibanez smacked a three-run homer for the Phillies. Pedro Martinez allowed just seven hits and three runs over five innings for the win. Ryan Theriot went 3-for-5 at the plate and drove in one run for the Cubs, who were -115 favorites. Jeff Samadrzija allowed eight hits and seven runs over 3 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Chicago has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 63-48 SU Chicago: 58-54 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Philadelphia Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games Next up: Philadelphia at Atlanta, Friday, August 14 Chi Cubs home to Pittsburgh, Friday, August 14