Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Miami Marlins (4-15) will be looking for their first series win of the season as they face the Chicago Cubs (11-7) in the second game of their four-game series at Wrigley
Game outlook
The Miami Marlins (4-15) will be looking for their first series win of the season as they face the Chicago Cubs (11-7) in the second game of their four-game series at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon at 2:20 PM ET. Marlins' Jesus Luzardo (0-2, 7.65 ERA) will take on Cubs' Shota Imanaga (2-0, 0.00 ERA). Miami has a recent history of success against Chicago, going 6-4 in their last 10 matchups. The Cubs are the betting favorites with a line of -167. Please note that this preview was written before Thursday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Marlins +145 | Cubs -167
Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-160) | Cubs -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 63%.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins have struggled in their recent games, losing three of their last four matches. They are looking to turn things around with a win against the Cubs to improve their record to three wins in their last six games. The team's offense is averaging 3.68 runs per game, with a batting average of .216, ranking 25th in the league. Additionally, their pitching has not been strong, as they are giving up 4.84 runs per game. Miami currently has a power ranking of 28, ranking 21st in offense and 29th in defense. They will need a better performance from their players, such as Luzardo, in order to secure a win in their upcoming game.