Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 29
Analyst Backs Marlins Moneyline at -140 Over Rockies as Alcantara Brings 5 Straight Quality Starts
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 29

Analyst Backs Marlins Moneyline at -140 Over Rockies as Alcantara Brings 5 Straight Quality Starts

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 29

Summary

  • Miami is the recommended play against Colorado, with the analyst advising bettors to avoid the Marlins if the price climbs much above -140.
  • Sandy Alcantara drives that pick after five straight quality starts; the right-hander is 8-4 with a 4.01 ERA and opened his season by holding the Rockies to one unearned run over seven innings.
  • Colorado counters with Sean Sullivan, who is 0-2 with an 8.25 ERA in three starts after allowing eight runs to the Cubs and three earned runs with five walks in his first career outing at Coors Field.
  • The matchup also leans Miami because the Marlins have won four of five, while the Rockies sit 33-51 with a staff ERA of 5.47 despite a relatively better 18-22 home record.
  • Beyond the side, the analyst called the 11.5 total tricky and instead preferred Alcantara to record 5 or more strikeouts at -116.

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