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(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Philadelphia,
Money Line: -145.00 Philadelphia (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -145.00 Philadelphia (Home)
Result: Loss
The set-up: This series features a couple of competitive match-ups on the mound and there's no question that this is one of them. However, I think that Aaron Nola and the Phillies are well worth the price of admission in this one. The visitors go with veteran Jon Lester on the mound
The pitchers: Lester is so far 14-5 with a 3.67 ERA. He most recently comes in off a couple of decent outings and overall the southpaw has been fantastic this season. Lester's been great, I simply feel he's in the wrong place at the wrong time here.
Nola is so far 15-3 with a 2.10 ERA. He most recently comes in off back-to-back gems over the Nationals and there's no reason not to think that he won't be able to carry that momentum over here as well. Note that he's 9-0 with a tiny 1.94 ERA at home as well.
The pick: I'm banking on Nola continuing his strong play as he continues his perfect streak at home. Play on Philadelphia.
The pitchers: Lester is so far 14-5 with a 3.67 ERA. He most recently comes in off a couple of decent outings and overall the southpaw has been fantastic this season. Lester's been great, I simply feel he's in the wrong place at the wrong time here.
Nola is so far 15-3 with a 2.10 ERA. He most recently comes in off back-to-back gems over the Nationals and there's no reason not to think that he won't be able to carry that momentum over here as well. Note that he's 9-0 with a tiny 1.94 ERA at home as well.
The pick: I'm banking on Nola continuing his strong play as he continues his perfect streak at home. Play on Philadelphia.