Betting in Vegas: Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Mike Stewart

  Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs
When: 2:20 PM ET, Thursday, July 19, 2012
Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, FS Florida, CS Chicago

Opening Line: Miami -122
Current Line: Miami -130
MLB Betting Lines from: Bovada Sportsbook

It has been a season of streaks for Miami Marlins left-hander Mark Buehrle, who will make his return to Chicago Cubs to face the Cubs on Thursday. After starting the season 1-4 – his only victory a 9-1 triumph over the Cubs on April 18 – Buehrle won four straight decisions, lost four straight and enters the finale of the three-game series riding a four-game winning streak. Buehrle was 161-119 in 12 seasons with the White Sox prior to signing with Miami as a free agent. He is 3-2 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs left-hander Paul Maholm also comes in hot with a three-game winning streak and has allowed only two runs in his last four games (three starts) covering 22 1/3 innings. Chicago snapped a six-game losing streak to Miami with a 5-1 victory Wednesday in a game shortened to 7 1/3 innings because of rain. The Cubs, who were outscored 48-19 by the Marlins during the losing streak, have won 13 of their last 18 games, including four of five since the All-Star break.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins LH Mark Buehrle (9-8, 3.13 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Paul Maholm (7-6, 4.33)

Buehrle has been dominant during his recent run. He has pitched at least seven innings and struck out at least seven in his last four starts, including a 2-1 victory over Washington on Saturday. He has lowered his ERA by 0.69 during the winning streak. Buehrle is 6-4 against the Cubs in his career. The Chicago roster is hitting .221 against him, with Alfonso Soriano 7-for-40 (two homers, 10 strikeouts).

Maholm was 0-4 in eight previous starts prior to his hot streak. He allowed one run, six hits and struck out five in an 8-1 victory over Arizona on Friday. He is 3-5 with a 5.67 ERA in eight starts against Miami. The Marlins’ roster is hitting .296 against Maholm, with Hanley Ramirez 6-for-17 (two homers, three RBIs).

1. Miami CF Emilio Bonifacio tripled, doubled and singled Wednesday.

2. Chicago 2B Darwin Barney went 2-for-3 on Wednesday and is 6 for 15 in his last five games.

3. Miami RHP Heath Bell has three straight scoreless appearances since losing his closer’s role prior to the All-Star break.

Recent Trends on Miami: :

• Under is 7-1-2 in MIA last 10 overall.
• Under is 7-1-2 in MIA last 10 on grass.
• MIA are 3-12 in their last 15 Thu. games.

Recent Trends on Chi. Cubs: :

• CHC are 7-1 in their last 8 home games.
• Under is 6-2 in CHC last 8 home games.
• CHC are 6-2 in Maholms last 8 home starts.

USA Sports Betting Lines MLB Prediction: Chicago +110

More Prediction at Las Vegas Sports Pick

Bet on MLB Baseball games with Bovada Sportsbook

Related Articles

• Las Vegas Odds: Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
• Prediction on MLB Games: Detroit Tigers & Chicago Cubs
• MLB Baskeball Picks & Tips: Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies
• Las Vegas MLB Lines: St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs
• MLB Sports Betting Odds: Miami Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks

Category

• Baseball Articles

Tags

alfonso soriano - chicago cubs - darwin barney - emilio bonifacio - hanley ramirez - heath bell - mark buehrle - miami marlins - paul maholm - wrigley field

Share this page