The Phillies have gotten off to a hot start at the plate, scoring 26 runs in four games, but it is an illusion, as they were the third worst run producing team last season in MLB. The Phillies will send Cliff Lee to the mound who will tun 36 this season, and his best innings are behind him as he was shelled in his 2014 debut. Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija is approaching his prime, and the last two seasons he has allowed fewer hits than innings pitched while being the staff ace and work horse. The Phillies are 6-21 in their last 27 vs. a right-handed starter, and face a good one today. Go with the Cubs.
This pick was released to clients on April 05, 2014 at 9:22AM ET.
MLB
Philadelphia at Chicago
April 5, 2014
2:20 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Chicago +116 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.24)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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