BRANDON LEE
10* FREE MLB PICK (Cubs -1.5, +120)
I'll take my chances here with Chicago on the -1.5 run line Sunday against the Reds. I know it's been an ugly start to Yu Darvish's career with the Cubs, but it's only a matter of time before he starts pitching like an ace again. I think there's a lot less pressure on him away from home and he threw it well in his last start at Atlanta, giving up just 1 run on 3 hits in 4 innings. The Reds were shutout in Game 2 of the double-header yesterday and are scoring just 3.8 runs/game and hitting a mere .224 as a team at home. The other key here is that even if Darvish isn't on his game, there's still a good chance the Cubs offense can carry them to a win by 2 or more runs. Chicago's swinging a hot bat, as they have 38 hits in their last 3 games. They will be up against Tyler Mahle, who is just 3-5 with a 4.34 ERA and 1.343 WHIP in 9 starts. Last time out Mahle allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in 3 1/3 at San Fran and I think it could be just as bad today. Give me the Cubs -1.5 (+120)!
10* FREE MLB PICK (Cubs -1.5, +120)
I'll take my chances here with Chicago on the -1.5 run line Sunday against the Reds. I know it's been an ugly start to Yu Darvish's career with the Cubs, but it's only a matter of time before he starts pitching like an ace again. I think there's a lot less pressure on him away from home and he threw it well in his last start at Atlanta, giving up just 1 run on 3 hits in 4 innings. The Reds were shutout in Game 2 of the double-header yesterday and are scoring just 3.8 runs/game and hitting a mere .224 as a team at home. The other key here is that even if Darvish isn't on his game, there's still a good chance the Cubs offense can carry them to a win by 2 or more runs. Chicago's swinging a hot bat, as they have 38 hits in their last 3 games. They will be up against Tyler Mahle, who is just 3-5 with a 4.34 ERA and 1.343 WHIP in 9 starts. Last time out Mahle allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in 3 1/3 at San Fran and I think it could be just as bad today. Give me the Cubs -1.5 (+120)!
