Marlins-Cubs Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field. The Marlins will give the ball to ace starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 1-2 this season with a 6.58 ERA. It'll be ace Carlos Zambrano toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Zambrano is 2-1 with a 4.64 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 172-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Cubs starter Ted Lilly went eight solid innings, giving the Cubs a 6-1 win over the Marlins at Wrigley Field Saturday. Lilly pitched eight innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out 10 batters. Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee hit his second home run of the season while shortstop Ryan Theriot also hit a home run and had two RBI on the day. Marlins outfielder Cody Ross scored Florida's lone run on a solo home run in the fifth inning. Stater Anibal Sanchez went just four innings after allowing six runs on nine hits. Chicago won as a -130 home favorite while the final score played under the 10-run total. Current streak: Florida has lost 2 straight games. Chicago has won 2 straight games. Team records: Florida: 14-10 SU Chicago: 12-11 SU Florida most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Cincinnati are 3-7 After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7 Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Florida is 14-6 SU in their last 20 games when playing Chi Cubs Florida is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Florida is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs Florida is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Florida Chi Cubs are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games when playing Florida Next up: Florida home to Cincinnati, Monday, May 4 Chi Cubs home to San Francisco, Monday, May 4