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Miami Marlins poised for success against Chicago Cubs in pivotal matchup

In a National League matchup on May 20, the Chicago Cubs will face off against the Miami Marlins in South Florida. The Cubs, leading the NL Central Division with a 28-20 record, have won five of their last seven games. On the other hand, the Marlins, in last place in the NL East at 19-27, have won four of their last five games. The Cubs will start Jameson Taillon while the Marlins will start Ryan Weathers. The first pitch is set for 6:40 P.M. EST. Taillon has an ERA of 4.53, while Weathers has an impressive ERA of 1.8. Chicago is the betting favorite with the opening line at -143, currently at -137.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -137 | Marlins +124
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+114) | Marlins +1.5 (-131)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 58%.

Chicago vs Miami Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are currently leading the National League Central Division with a 28-20 overall record. They are one game ahead of the Cardinals for the divisional lead. The Cubs have a 13-10 record when playing on the road and have won five of their last seven games. However, they have also lost four of their last five road games. In their most recent outing, the Cubs lost 8-7 to the Marlins, with Miguel Amaya leading the offense with five RBIs. Jameson Taillon will be starting for the Cubs in their next game, with a 2-3 record and 4.53 ERA this season. The Cubs have a power ranking of 7, ranking 3rd in offense and 15th in defense, scoring an average of 5.74 runs per game while allowing 4.26 runs per game.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins are currently 19-27 overall and in last place in the National League East, 9.5 games back of the Phillies. Despite a 13-13 record at home, the Marlins have struggled to compete in their division. However, they have won four of their last five games, including a recent 8-7 victory over the Cubs. Jesus Sanchez had a standout performance, leading the team with four RBIs. Ryan Weathers, with a 1-0 record and 1.80 ERA, is set to start on Tuesday. The Marlins are hitting .249 this season, ranking 12th in the league, and have the 17th best scoring offense. Defensively, they rank 28th, giving up an average of 5.62 points per game. Miami currently has a power ranking of 26 and has struggled against the Cubs, going 2-1 in their last 3 matchups.

Miami Marlins poised for success against Chicago Cubs in pivotal matchup

The Miami Marlins are entering Tuesday's game with confidence after a walk-off win against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. The team's batting average against the Cubs is .241 for the season and .259 at home. The offense will be crucial in facing Jameson Taillon, who has a 5.96 ERA on the road for the Cubs. Ryan Weathers, starting pitcher for the Marlins, has demonstrated strong performance with a notable start against Chicago last week, allowing only one run in five innings. Weathers has also shown promising skills during his time in the minor leagues this season. With Chicago losing four of their last five road games, the momentum is in Miami's favor. Considering these factors, Miami is expected to cover in this matchup.

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