MLB - 953 Chicago Cubs @ 954 Philadelphia Phillies
(Starting Pitchers: E. Jackson vs K. Kendrick)
These two teams are coming from getting swept by the two hottest teams in the league right now in the Dodgers and Atlanta. Edwin Jackson will start for the Cubs tonight and he was dominant last Wednesday, when he allowed just one run in eight innings against Milwaukee. His advanced numbers are very good with 3.45 FIP and 3.60 xFIP, while his ERA is at 4.65. However, he ended July with a 1.83 ERA, 2.66 FIP and 3.17 xFIP! He is coming from six quality outings in a row and so, he is currently a top pitcher. Philadelphia is hitting just .189 BA against RH pitchers on their last 10 games, so I expect Jackson to dominate tonight.
Kyle Kendrick will start for Philadelphia and he allowed seven runs (six earned) in just two innings against San Francisco last Wednesday. Over his last five outings, Kendrick had three poor starts and two "good starts", but where he still had a 1/2 and 2/1 K/BB ratio! Unlike Jackson, Kendrick is struggling right now and the Cubs' lineup is currently full of young guys wanting to show their quality. I believe the Cubs have great value as underdogs tonight and so, I'll be taking them in here.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 953 Chicago Cubs ML (w/ E. Jackson) @ +106 / 2.06 on Betonline
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