The Philadelphia Phillies have won each of Aaron Nola’s last four trips to the mound, yet they are a +108 underdog today against the host Chicago Cubs, who are coming back at -128. Countering for the Cubs is Jon Lester, who has allowed just one earned run at Wrigley Field this season. Today’s total opened at 7.5 runs.
Although Lester has a higher opponent batting average at home vs the road, he has surrendered just one earned run at Wrigley this season and has been remarkable under the sun. Additionally, the Cubs have hit well against RHP and Nola hasn’t been overly impressive on the road, allowing six home runs and sporting a 6.14 ERA.
Jon Lester (CHC) has allowed just one earned run at home this season.home The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia’s last 17 games.away Chicago is 10-5 SU and 7-8 ATS in its last 15 games.home