OVER the Top - July 19

[EaglesPhan36]

Think I brought some bad mojo along for the ride yesterday by making two UNDER bets. The overs went 0-1-1. Feel free to discuss any OVERs you like today here as well.

Mets-Dodgers Over 8 (-115)
Two capable pitchers in Glavine and Lowe, but the #s say that this could very well hit the over. Lowe has a great 2.68 ERA at home, yet the total has hit over in 5 of his 8 home starts. The offense usually comes to play when he pitches. On the other side, Glavine has been a mess on the road. 3-5 with a 5.23 ERA. His last 4 road starts have hit tonight's total or above. LA is also pounding lefties at a .331 clip in their last 10. I think this one gets at least a push at 8 runs.

Rockies-Nationals Over 9 (-115)
You've got a hot Rockies offense against an up & down lefty in Mike Chico for WAS. Chico's #s have heavily favored the under at home (7 of 10), but he's coming off a rough start and the Rocks are killing lefties in their last 10. On the other side, COL starts Ubaldo Jimenez, an total unknown coming into this one. He is 8-5 with a hefty 5.58 ERA at Triple A this season, so I expect that the Nats can do some damage against him. WAS should also have confidence on offense after awakening their bats somewhat against a mediocre HOU pitching staff.

[bigboydan]

Whats your thoughts on that Cubs/Giants total Mr.Eagles?

[Negataur]

Like 'em both, EP. Especially COL.

Keep it up.

[EaglesPhan36]

Whats your thoughts on that Cubs/Giants total Mr.Eagles?

Originally I thought over right away with the low total of 7.5. But the forecast is calling for the wind blowing in from center at a decent clip and a pretty good shot that there could be a rain delay in this one. Giants flat out can't hit lefties (or anyone really) and Lilly is on a good run. Only way I can see this getting over is if the Cubs blast Matt Morris - which is possible. Morris does not have great #s at Wrigley and has been on the downslide for over a month now.

Don't forget though - no Derek Lee again today. Definitely check the lineups to see who Lou is throwing out there. Bonds is expected in there, but I don't think that makes much difference.

[The HG]

I don't know about the Col/Wash over, I like the under in that one. Jimenez could be ok, he pitches at Colorado Springs at home in Triple A, his road ERA was more reasonable, and he was doing better of late. I don't think Colorado will fare too well at RFK, I think this game is more likely to stay under than to go to double digits in scoring.