One total and one side for today ...
Chicago +105
Going against Arroyo here as he has a bad record versus the Cubbies.
ARROYO is 0-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.80 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)
Acquired during Spring Training, Arroyo (14-10, 4.51 ERA in 2005) pitched 205 1/3 innings last season with Boston. He gave up 17 of his 22 home runs last season against left-handed batters. Arroyo made one start against the Cubs last season, giving up 10 hits and seven earned runs in a four-inning outing. In five career appearances against the Cubs, which includes three starts, he is 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA.
Detroit/Kansas OVER (9) -130
Liking this one to go over but will need help from the bullpen ...
The Royals are 14-7-1 OU since July 21, 2005 when it is the last game of the series.
Chicago +105
Going against Arroyo here as he has a bad record versus the Cubbies.
ARROYO is 0-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.80 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)
Acquired during Spring Training, Arroyo (14-10, 4.51 ERA in 2005) pitched 205 1/3 innings last season with Boston. He gave up 17 of his 22 home runs last season against left-handed batters. Arroyo made one start against the Cubs last season, giving up 10 hits and seven earned runs in a four-inning outing. In five career appearances against the Cubs, which includes three starts, he is 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA.
Detroit/Kansas OVER (9) -130
Liking this one to go over but will need help from the bullpen ...
The Royals are 14-7-1 OU since July 21, 2005 when it is the last game of the series.