MLB Betting: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds & Picks: June 30th 2009

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates u8.5 (-115) - Tue June 30th 2009 7:05p
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Ted Lilly of the Chicago Cubs was roughed up by the Detroit Tigers in his last start, but we look for him to regain his form here vs. the lighter-hitting Pittsburgh Pirates, while Bucs starter Ross Ohlendorf has pitched well at home this season.

Even with that one rough outing. Lilly still has eight Quality Starts in his last 10 outings, and he is among the Major League leaders with his 11 Quality Starts this season out of 15 appearances. He also posted Quality Starts in his last two efforts vs. these Pirates last season, with the last one coming here in Pittsburgh where he was charged with three runs in seven innings of a 12-3 Cubs romp.

As for Ohlendorf, he has managed to go 4-2 with a 3.88 ERA and a good 1.23 WHIP here at home despite not having much of an offense behind him. He is actually in good current form regardless of the venue, as he now has three Quality Starts in his last four starts overall after limiting the Cleveland Indians to two runs on only five hits in seven innings in his last appearance on Wednesday.

Finally, both bullpens are performing well, with the Pittsburgh pen posting an excellent 3.41 ERA over the last 10 games and the Chicago bullpen not far behind at 3.67 over this same span. This should limit late tack-on runs, making this Under even safer.

MLB Free Betting Pick: Cubs, Pirates Under 8.5 (-115)