Cubs vs Padres MLB Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PETCO Park. The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Tom Gorzelanny in this game. Gorzelanny has a 7-9 record and a 4.43 ERA this season. The Padres will counter Gorzelanny with Jon Garland. Righthander Garland has a 3.58 ERA to go along with a 14-12 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Chase Headley went 2-for-3 and drove in a run to lead the Padres over the Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. The teams played UNDER the posted over/under (6.5) set by sportsbooks. Chris Young tossed five shutout innings to earn the victory for the Padres. Heath Bell closed out the game for his 45th save. Randy Wells suffered the loss on the mound, giving up six hits and three runs over seven innings. Team records: Chicago: 72-86 SU San Diego: 88-70 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing San Diego are 2-8 After a loss are 8-2 San Diego most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Chi Cubs are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games on the road Chi Cubs are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against San Diego Chi Cubs are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing San Diego San Diego is 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing Chi Cubs San Diego is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Next up: Chi Cubs at Houston, Friday, October 1 San Diego at San Francisco, Friday, October 1 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.