Anyone like Oswalt and 'stros over Cubbies today?

[JMLemmy72]

Oswalt has been pitching really well lately and 'Stros are hot. Marquis seems to pitch lousy at Wrigley with an ERA near 6 this year. Seems like there might be some value here with +money and 'Stros....any thoughts?

[ryanXL977]

hoouston is my play

[ChiGuy23]

over 9. Stros ben blows it in the 8th, cubs win 6-4

[LT Profits]

No value at all on Houston at just +115 or so vs. a team that is 51-21 at home. Besides, Oswalt has been terrible at Wrigley in recent years.

[AnotherLoan]

Marquis is a bum.

[LT Profits]

That does not change the fact that +115 isn't worth it vs. a dominant home team.

[AnotherLoan]

Take the over 8.5..easy money..

[JMLemmy72]

Thanks, LT....was really only MLB game that jumped out at me...maybe I'll just stick with College Football today....

[ryanXL977]

if i were doing the cubs game, i would take houston
but there are better games i think

[LT Profits]

Ryan,

Hard to overlook Oswalt's last three starts at Wrigley. 17 IP, 17 ER.

[ryanXL977]

that could mean it will continue, or turn around
stats are liars!!!

[LT Profits]

Well, the fact that Oswalt is worse this year isn't a good omen. Yes, he is starting to look like his old self lately, but he is still not back to what he was, and two of those bad starts in Chicago were by the "good" Oswalt. Third was earlier this season.

[ryanXL977]

one word
marquis

[LT Profits]

Marquis hasn't been terrible last three and Cubs pen is still top 10 in ERA I think. Agree that Astris have huge edge in starters, but that is only area they have an edge. And Oswalt is no longer an elite-type starter that I am afrain to lay a small price against, and I consider -125 very reasobable for a 51-21 home team.

[LT Profits]

Ryan,

It seems we totally agree with our reasoning in both Cubs and Mets games, yet we draw different conclusions.

[ryanXL977]

yep
i think the brewers is a good play
the stros is a mediocre play, probably a bad one

[fifawcs]

Take the over.

[FadeThePublic]

Cubs -125

Wouldn't go against the cubs at home with that price

[yisman]

I like the Cubs.

[JMLemmy72]

Man, Oswalt sure is dealing today...

[Brady2Moss]

I got Hou ML, if they **** me im quitting MLB betting forever

[ryanXL977]

its only 2-0, so its pretty much tied
but hous should hold

[so-classy#23]

why can't the cubs make another late inning rally....oswalt has been hurt all season

[ryanXL977]

cubs are going thru a stretch now, they could have easily been swept by philly
they are so far in front its hard to keep up the intensity at times

[yisman]

3-0 Astros in the 8th. Oswalt has a 2 hitter going.

I'm just surprised that Fukudome is batting 2nd. Guy isn't that great. Theriot is a better hitter.

[smitch124]

The Cubs really need a series or 2 against the NL west to right their ship

[smitch124]

Ugh Lidge out today I assume...

[ryanXL977]

lidge aint on the stros

[smitch124]

yes! Winna.

What Ryan!! Now your gonna tell me Dotel is gone too.

Lol, I've been rooting against the Cubs last 2 games with Lidge as the Closer, and it still feels like the same weekend...

[ryanXL977]

the closer for the astros is not billy wagner!

[JMLemmy72]

Congrats Hou backers ...shoulda listened to my gut and bet it...oh well, not the first time and probably not the last

[yisman]

Looks like Oswalt's magic has run out.

1st inning:

Hanley Ramirez:Ramirez safe at first on shortstop Tejada's fielding error.John Baker:Strike looking, Ball, Pickoff attempt to first, Pickoff attempt to first, Strike swinging, Foul, Baker singled to center, Ramirez to second.Jorge Cantu:Ball, Strike looking, Ball, Ball, Cantu homered to left, Ramirez and Baker scored.Mike Jacobs:Jacobs grounded out to second.Dan Uggla:Ball, Ball, Ball, Uggla walked.Josh Willingham:Strike looking, Strike looking, Willingham struck out looking.Cody Ross:Ball, Strike looking, Strike swinging, Ross doubled to deep right, Uggla scored.Alfredo Amezaga:Amezaga hit by pitch.Chris Volstad:Strike swinging, Foul, Foul, Ball, Volstad struck out swinging.