Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Chicago Cubs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the New York Mets at Wrigley Field. The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jonathon Niese in this game. Niese has a 8-7 record and a 3.70 ERA this season. The Cubs will counter Niese with Ryan Dempster. Righthander Dempster has a 3.71 ERA to go along with a 12-9 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Aramis Ramirez homered and the Cubs held on for a 5-3 victory over the Mets on Saturday, as -140 favorites. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. Carlos Zambrano tossed seven innings for the win, allowing four hits and two runs. Carlos Marmol recorded his 27th save with a scoreless ninth. Carlos Beltran had three hits and drove in a run in the loss for the Mets. Jenrry Mejia gave up eight hits and four runs over five innings. Current streak: Team records: Chicago: 59-77 SU When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road NY Mets are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home Chi Cubs are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games at home Next up: NY Mets at Chi Cubs home to Because the Power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine monitors each and every one of the nation's top sports services, handicappers, tip sheets and syndicates, you will get every Game of the Year play worth betting. Every last one in the industry is yours. That's why you get more legitimate service Games of the Year on the MasterLockLine than anyone else. |