Monday, June 1, 2015

Marlins Park

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Probable Pitchers: Jason Hammel (3-2) vs. Jose Urena (0-1)

The Chicago Cubs head to Marlins Park on Monday to take on the Miami Marlins. The probable starters are Jason Hammel for the Cubs and Jose Urena for the Marlins. The opening line has Chicago at -130 and Miami at +120. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. So far this season Chicago is 20-22 against the over/under while the Marlins are 27-22.

The Cubs come into this game with a 25-22 record, including 11-11 on the road. Jason Hammel has a 3-2 record and an earned run average of 2.98. He's given up 48 hits in 60.1 innings pitched so far and Chicago is currently averaging 4.2 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .240, good for 22nd in the league. They also rank 12th in the league in on base percentage at .318 with Anthony Rizzo leading the way at .440.

The Marlins overall record is 20-31 and they are 10-15 at home. Jose Urena is currently 0-1 with an ERA of 9.39. He's pitched 7.2 innings thus far and given up 14 hits. Miami has averaged 1 runs in his starts this year. The Marlins are 18th in the league in team ERA at 4.09 and 21st in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.86. They come into this game batting .259 as a team with an OBP of .311, good for 18th in the league.

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

The Chicago Cubs are 20-22 against the over/under

The Chicago Cubs are 18-29 against the run line

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 27-22 against the over/under

The Miami Marlins are 21-30 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Chicago Cubs

05/05/15 RF Chris Denorfia Hamstring 15-day DL (5/5)
04/17/15 3B Mike Olt Wrist 60-day DL (4/15)
04/17/15 P Neil Ramirez Shoulder 15-day DL (4/16)
04/15/15 2B Tommy La Stella Ribs 15-day DL (4/9)
04/06/15 P Dallas Beeler Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Jacob Turner Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Miami Marlins

05/30/15 SS Adeiny Hechavarria Shoulder is not expected to be in the starting lineup Sunday vs. New York Mets
05/26/15 1B Michael Morse Finger 15-day DL (5/24)
05/23/15 P Mat Latos Knee 15-day DL (5/20)
05/18/15 P Jarred Cosart Vertigo 15-day DL (5/14)
04/14/15 3B Don Kelly Finger 15-day DL (4/13)
04/14/15 C Jeff Mathis Hand 15-day DL (4/13)
04/08/15 P Aaron Crow Elbow 60-day DL (3/29) out for season
04/06/15 P Jose Fernandez Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Josh's Pick: Take the Cubs

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