Saturday, April 14, 2012

Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves
Suggestion: Milwaukee Brewers (+103)

This is my second game backing Shaun Marcum this season, and I'm grabbing value with him at an underdog price tag. Although he gave up two home runs in his last outing, it was a solid performance as he held the Cubs to a .227 average against, with 6 strikeouts and no walks. Atlanta's Mike Minor was roughed up by the Mets in his 2012 debut, giving up six runs over five innings before getting pulled. Marcum has handled Atlanta well in the past, with a .213 average against, 13 strikeouts and 2 walks in 2 starts. He has a history of starting well early in the season as well (12-3 in April and May from 2009 on). Milwaukee is batting .305 against lefties so far, and I'm willing to bet that their success continues tonight. Invest in the Milwaukee Brewers (+103)