RL PLAY: Florida Marlins Brad Penny (R) at Chicago Cubs Mark Prior (R)
Rating: 3*
Pick: Florida Marlins +1? (+115)
Comment: I believe the Cubs are a great story, but out of the blkue the Marlins have created a team with great chemistry, timely hitting, and not ego. Couple that wiht a never say Die attitude and you have a dangerous club with above average pitching. Now I know the are going against a young phemon here, which is why I am taking the RL. But I consider it value since it still comes in as a dog, against a very feisty Marlins team.
Out of the 7 times these teams have met this year, 3 of those games have been 1-run games. With stats that show a great pitching matchup, and getting a dog with plus runs, I would be a fool not to take my chances. Take the Marlins +1? (+115) in a probable 5-4 loss. Here are some stats for the game:
? FLA is 6-0 in Penny's last six starts.
? The under is 7-3 in Meriwether's last 10 BHP.
? FLA is 19-7 in their last 26 overall.
? Prior is 10-2 when starting at night.
? CHC are 9-1 in Prior's last 10 starts.
? CHC are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings at Wrigley.
