MLB Handicapping: Diamondbacks vs Cubs

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Arizona Diamondbacks will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Diamondbacks will trot Edwin Jackson out to the mound in this one. Righthander Jackson has a 1-2 record and a 6.67 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Cubs will be Tom Gorzelanny. The lefthander has a 2.45 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Cubs scored two runs in the ninth to down the Diamondbacks, 7-5, at Wrigley Field Saturday. Chicago won as a +105 home favorite while the final score played OVER the 11-run total. First baseman Derrek Lee knocked in two runs with a single in the ninth inning, finishing the day 2-for-4 with two RBI. Outfielder Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Starter Carlos Silva lasted five innings, giving up five runs on eight hits. The D-backs got two RBI from both Justin Upton and Mark Reynolds in the loss. Starting pitcher Dan Haren went six innings, allowing three runs on 10 hits. Reliever Juan Gutierrez allowed the two runs in the ninth Current streak: Arizona has lost 2 straight games. Chicago has won 2 straight games. Team records: Arizona: 11-13 SU Chicago: 12-13 SU Arizona most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 6-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing Arizona are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games when playing Arizona The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona Next up: Arizona at Houston, Monday, May 3 Chi Cubs at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 4