MLB Odds: Marlins vs Cubs MLB Picks – May 11th, 2010: The Marlins and Cubs will hook up this evening for game two of their three game set at Wrigley Field. Florida took the opener last night, giving it just its second win in its last eight games. Tonight's matchup is scheduled to get underway at 8:05pm ET. MLB Odds at online bookmaker SBGglobal.com have the Cubs listed as a slight -108 moneyline favorite.
The Marlins had a big seventh inning last night, which propelled them to a 4-2 game one win over the Cubs. Catcher Ronnie
Paulino hit a two run homer in the top of the inning to give Florida a 3-2 edge and Cody Ross later stole home to give the Marlins a two run lead. Chicago wasted a solid outing from starter Ted Lilly, who gave up five hits and three earned runs in seven innings of work, as well as a 3-for-4, two RBI night from Alfonso Soriano.
Florida, which is 15-17 overall and in fourth place in the National League East, will look to take the series this evening with Ricky Nolasco on the hill. Nolasco, who was drafted by the Cubs in 2001, has a 2-2 record and 4.08 ERA in six starts this season. The four year veteran has given up eight earned runs in his last two outings, both losses.
Chicago's record dropped to 14-19 with yesterday's loss, putting the Cubs 6.5 games back of the first place Cardinals in the National League Central. A loss tonight would be the team's seventh defeat in its last eight games.
Randy Wells will attempt to stop the bleeding as he takes the ball for manager Lou Piniella tonight. The 27 year old right-hander has not exactly been a good bandage of late, though, giving up 11 earned runs in his last two appearances to balloon his ERA to 4.86 on the year. However, Wells still possesess a 3-1 record and the Cubbies are 4-2 in his six 2010 starts.
MLB Picks Betting Trend: The Marlins are 8-2 in Ricky Nolasco's last 10 starts as a road underdog.
SBGglobal.com MLB Odds: Marlins vs Cubs MLB Picks – May 11th, 2010:
Florida Marlins +1.5 (-220), -102 (Moneyline)
Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+180), -108 (Moneyline)
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