Chicago Cubs on the money line in Game 1
Money Maker
Game 954
11:20 am pst/2:20 pm est
These two teams are trending in opposite directions here, as Chicago has won five of their last six games, while Miami has lost four of their last five. Yesterday the Cubs took Game 1 of this series, beating the Marlins 8-3. Today Javier Assad (2-0, 2.16 ERA) and Jesus Luzardo (0-2, 7.65 ERA) are scheduled to start. Chicago is the better team and has the better pitcher on the mound. Look for the same outcome here today as yesterday matchup. Oh, by the way, the Cubs are 6-1 at home this season, while the Marlins are just 2-5 on the road. Play Chicago on the money line in Game 1.