MLB Betting: Cubs vs Rangers

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark. The Cubs will give the ball to starter Randy Wells in this one. Righthander Wells is 3-2 this season with a 4.13 ERA. Wells's opponent in this one will be Derek Holland. The Rangers lefthander has a 2.38 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Rangers scored both their runs in the fourth inning as they defeated the Cubs 2-1 on Friday. The Rangers won that game as -160 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (9) set by sportsbooks. Vladimir Guerrero and Nelson Cruz led the Rangers with one RBI apiece. Colby Lewis allowed just one run over his six innings in the win, and Neftali Feliz added his 12th save. Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games. Texas has won 5 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 19-24 SU Texas: 25-18 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 2-5 After playing Texas are 2-4 After a loss are 3-7 Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-3 After playing Chi Cubs are 6-0 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Texas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs Next up: Texas home to Chi Cubs, Sunday, May 23 The founder of forensic sports handicapping, Stevie Vincent has been a professional gambler since 2002. His plays are now public and a must for totals bettors as mastering over/under is his specialty.