MLB Baseball
2010-08-25 - Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals
A Sports Betting Pick by Addicted
Baseball : United States : MLB Regular Season
Wednesday, August 25th 2010 - Start 7:05PM ET
(12:05AM GMT)
CHICAGO CUBS
The Cubs are now 2-0 in this current series, with the change in manager actually working quite well for them. I was wrong when expecting a slump as they now have a chance at a sweep and I think they will go out and get it.
Ryan Dempster pitches tonight, and he's probably the best the Cubs have to offer. He comes into this having thrown some quality balls for the last 4 games on the trot. Chicago have won 6 of his last 9 starts, including 3 of 4 on the road.
Dempster has also faced Washington on 3 occasions with the Cubs, posting an ERA of only 2.42.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Washington has lost 3 games on the trot leaving them with a 4-12 record in recent games. The home form is of particular concern as they are now 2-7 in their last 9 in the capital, and have actually lost the last 6 games they have played against the Cubs in their home park.
The Nationals send Jason Marquis to the mound, and he comes into this off a good game where he allowed just 1 run against the Philadelphia Phillies in 5 innings. Unfortunately he is more down than up and in his starts, even that last one, Washington is 0-6. In the last 3 games in Washington he has an ERA that would make your eyes water. Ready? 20.25!
BETTING VERDICT
Cubs.
The Pick :
Chicago to win!
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take the Chicago Cubs @ 1.92 (Pinnacle) - MAIN BET
