Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Miami Marlins will face the Chicago Cubs at LoanDepot Park on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. EST. Miami, currently the worst team in the National League, has a record of 46-81 and
Game outlook
The Miami Marlins will face the Chicago Cubs at LoanDepot Park on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. EST. Miami, currently the worst team in the National League, has a record of 46-81 and has lost their last three games. The Cubs, with a record of 89-73, are 5.5 games back of the wild card spot. Chicago is favored to win with a -197 money line and the total runs for the game is set at eight. Shota Imanaga will start for the Cubs with a 3.1 ERA, while Valente Bellozo will start for the Marlins with a 2.45 ERA. The Cubs opened as -165 favorites and the current line is Chicago -196.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs -196 | Marlins +178
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (-115) | Marlins +1.5 (-102)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 66%.
Chicago Cubs
In the latest game, the Cubs defeated the Tigers 10-2, with standout performances from Miguel Amaya and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Pitcher Justin Steele had a dominant outing, only giving up two runs in seven innings. The Cubs made some significant trades at the deadline, acquiring new players like Nate Pearson and Isaac Paredes. Christopher Morel, the team leader in home runs, was traded, with Ian Happ now leading in that category. Shota Imanaga has been a standout pitcher for the Cubs, with an impressive 3.11 ERA and 137 strikeouts. Overall, Chicago is ranked 19th in offense, 9th in defense, and currently has a record of 89-73 this season.