Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
Miami Marlins will be starting Edward Cabrera, with a 1.50 ERA, against the Chicago Cubs, who will be starting Kyle Hendricks, with a 12.71 ERA. The Marlins are struggling
Game outlook
Miami Marlins will be starting Edward Cabrera, with a 1.50 ERA, against the Chicago Cubs, who will be starting Kyle Hendricks, with a 12.71 ERA. The Marlins are struggling with a 5-16 record in the NL East, while the Cubs are performing well with a 12-8 record in the NL Central. Cabrera is coming off a solid performance against the San Francisco Giants, while Hendricks struggled in his last outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Currently, Chicago is favored to win with a line of -127.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Marlins +115 | Cubs -127
Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-192) | Cubs -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins have been struggling this season, ranking 29th in the majors with a .598 team OPS and scoring an average of 3.62 runs per game. They have also been lacking in power hitting, tied for 23rd in home runs with 17. Second baseman Luis Arraez has been a bright spot with a .276 batting average, three RBIs, and 14 runs scored. Pitcher Edward Cabrera has been performing well with impressive stats like a 2.32 xERA, 41.5 whiff percentage, and a .200 xBA. The team has several key players listed as injured, with pitchers Braxton Garrett, AJ Puk, and Sandy Alcantara among those out. Despite their struggles, the top online sportsbooks offer bonus codes that can boost potential winnings for betting on the team. Miami's current power ranking is 28, with the team ranked 24th in offense (scoring 3.65 runs per game) and 29th in defense (allowing 5.65 runs against per game), with a 80-82 record this season.