MLB Picks & Predictions: Marlins vs. Mets, Monday, August 1, 2011

Monday MLB Free Pick

(The Spread) – National League East rivals square off tonight in New York when the Mets host the Marlins at 7:10PM ET.

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Odds: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bodog have made the Mets -113 money line favorites over the Marlins, who are +106 on the ML. The over/under total for this game is currently 8 runs.

Pitching Matchup: Javier Vazquez will take on Mike Pelfrey in tonight’s pitching matchup. Vazquez is 7-9 on the year with a 5.10 ERA, while Pelfrey comes into tonight with a 6-9 record and a 4.55 ERA.

Public Betting: Of the 2,200-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 53% of MLB public bettors currently favor the Mets -113.

MLB Free Pick: Take Florida. According to latest MLB trends, the Marlins are 4-0 in their last four road games against the Mets and 4-1 in the last five overall meetings with New York. Meanwhile, the Mets are just 3-11 in Pelfrey’s last 14 starts against the Marlins and 1-5 in his last six home starts against Florida. New York is also 0-6 in his last six starts on Monday and 16-35 in his last 51 starts versus the National League East. The Marlins are 4-1 in Vazquez’s last five starts overall and 8-2 in their last 10 games as a road underdog.

MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: FLORIDA MARLINS +106

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