[shantystar]

Arizona Diamondbacks Chicago Cubs
Asian Handicap Line -1.5 : +1.5

The 2006 NL Cy Young Award winner, Webb is an elite pitcher who pounds hitters with a devastating sinker. He was untouchable from July 20-Aug. 22, running off a 42-scoreless-inning streak on his way to a career-high 18 wins. Webb will make his postseason debut against a team he's had success against, going 4-1 with 2.53 ERA over seven starts against the Cubs in his career. Though still stellar, Webb fared worse at home than on the road this season, posting an 8-5 record with a 3.17 ERA at Chase Field.

Zambrano set a career high in wins this season with 18, but it wasn't easy. He had a roller-coaster ride. The Opening Day starter for the third straight season, he was unable to get a win for the third straight time. Zambrano scuffled in the dugout with then-teammate Michael Barrett on June 1, then declared a new season and went 5-1 in July with a 1.38 ERA, winning NL Pitcher of the Month honors. He then lost five straight decisions. Zambrano can dominate, but at times gets rattled by bloop hits or bad defense behind him. The often-animated Zambrano also is a threat at the plate. He belted six homers in 2006 and has hit two this year. This is the fifth straight season he's topped 200 innings. Zambrano didn't face the D-backs this season. He's made four starts at Chase Field in his career, going 1-2 with 4.88 ERA.

The Diamonbacks are a strong team especially when Weeb is pitching so i bet on them with full confidence...GOOD LUCK

Pick : 1
Odds : 2.59
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : Gamebookers
Date : 2007-10-03

[bigdog3580]

Beautiful write up. I am with you on the D-Backs.

[denn333]

tend to agree, hate the cubbies.