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Stephen Nover's Baseball Game of the Month - 25-10 (71%) MLB Run!
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Baltimore,
Money Line: -125.00 Baltimore (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -125.00 Baltimore (Home)
Result: Loss
The 44-49 Cubs, with their below average offense and defense, are trying to do what hasn't been done this season: Beat the 57-35 Orioles three straight in Baltimore. The Orioles haven't lost three in a row at Camden Yards all season.
The Cubs, though, have captured the first two games of this three-game series. Chicago's record is 4-10-1 in road series.
Anything is possible in baseball, but I don't see a Cubs sweep. The price is low enough to back Baltimore big in a pitching matchup of lefty Justin Steele against Albert Suarez.
Steele is off his first complete game. So he's in unknown territory for this start. He faces a potent Baltimore lineup that ranks first in the majors in several categories, including runs and homers. The Orioles rank No. 2 in slugging percentage and No. 3 in OPS against lefties.
Suarez is one of the more underrated pitchers in baseball. He's 5-2 with a 2.48 ERA. Suarez has a 1.50 home ERA. He's allowed only one run during his last three home starts against the Rangers, Braves and Rays.
The Cubs, though, have captured the first two games of this three-game series. Chicago's record is 4-10-1 in road series.
Anything is possible in baseball, but I don't see a Cubs sweep. The price is low enough to back Baltimore big in a pitching matchup of lefty Justin Steele against Albert Suarez.
Steele is off his first complete game. So he's in unknown territory for this start. He faces a potent Baltimore lineup that ranks first in the majors in several categories, including runs and homers. The Orioles rank No. 2 in slugging percentage and No. 3 in OPS against lefties.
Suarez is one of the more underrated pitchers in baseball. He's 5-2 with a 2.48 ERA. Suarez has a 1.50 home ERA. He's allowed only one run during his last three home starts against the Rangers, Braves and Rays.
