The Chicago Cubs (64-65) travel to face off against the Miami Marlins (46-82) on Saturday, August 24th. This game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami and televised on MARQ. The Cubs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Marlins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Cubs. First pitch is set for 3:10 CT.
Cubs vs. Marlins Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cubs (-166)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Cubs have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game over their last 15 games.
- The Cubs have won 4 out of their last 6 road games.
- The Cubs have a recent win against the Marlins, scoring 6 runs on August 23rd.
- The Marlins have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
- The Cubs have a better overall away record (28-36) compared to the Marlins’ home record (24-43).
Cubs vs Marlins
Chicago picked up a 6-3 road win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a big 3rd inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Marlins, they scored their three runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -125 on the money line.
Kyle Hendricks got the start for the Cubs, going just 4 2/3 innings while giving up three runs and striking out two. Porter Hodge got the win out of the bullpen, and Jorge Lopez got the save. Max Meyer went six innings for the Marlins, giving up three earned runs on six hits.
Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ each homered for the Cubs, while Pete Crow-Armstrong scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/3. Seiya Suzuki also had a two-hit game at the plate.
Chicago’s overall run line record is 62-67, and they have a 37-27 run line record on the road. The Cubs have been a better run line bet as underdogs, with a 44-22 record, compared to 18-45 as favorites. Their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game, and the over has hit in 57 of their 125 games.
With a 64-65 record, the Cubs are 3rd in the NL Central, 10.5 games behind the Brewers. They have won two straight games and have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. At home, the Cubs are 36-29, while on the road, they are 28-36. Straight up, they are 32-31 as favorites and 32-34 as underdogs.
Shota Imanaga Gets The Start For The Cubs
Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Marlins on the road. So far this season, he has made 23 starts and has a record of 9-3. Imanaga’s ERA for the season is 3.10, along with a WHIP of 1.07. In his 23 appearances, he has turned in 13 quality starts and is averaging 9.25 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Imanaga took the loss, going five innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Cubs Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Cubs are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which puts them 18th in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .235, which is 17th in the MLB. The Cubs have been good at working counts and are 7th in the league in walks.
Chicago’s top power hitter this season has been Ian Happ, who is 14th in the league with 23 homers. Happ is also the team’s leader in RBIs (71) and has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/37 in his last 10 games with four homers. Nico Hoerner and Isaac Paredes are also near the top of the Cubs’ home run leaderboard, with five and 18 homers, respectively.
Miami has a 10-25-6 series record this season and they have lost two straight series. The Marlins are 4-13 when favored and 42-69 as underdogs. Against the run line, they are 56-55 as underdogs but just 2-15 as favorites. This season, Miami’s games have averaged 8.8 runs, and their over/under record is 71-54.
The Marlins are 46-82 overall and have lost four consecutive games, including the first game of this series vs. the Cubs. In the NL East, they are in 5th place, 28 games behind the Phillies. Miami’s home record is 24-43, while they are 22-39 on the road.
Valente Bellozo Gets The Start For The Marlins
Miami is sending Valente Bellozo to the mound today vs. the Cubs, and he has made six starts this year. Bellozo’s record for the season is 2-1, and his ERA is an impressive 2.46. Looking back at his last outing, he finished with a no-decision vs. the Mets, giving up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts. Bellozo has made one quality start this year and is averaging 7.36 strikeouts per nine innings. So far, he has allowed three homers at home and two on the road.
Marlins Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .239 and have the league’s 23rd ranked home run total. Miami’s offense is also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and OPS.
Jake Burger is the Marlins’ top power threat, as his 25 homers is 13th in the league. However, he is batting just .248 for the season and has gone 7/32 in his last eight games. Burger does have two homers over that stretch. Miami’s current leader in RBIs is Burger, who has driven in 57 runs this season.
Cubs vs Marlins Prediction
Looking at the money line, we do see the Cubs coming out on top, but at -166, the payout isn’t worth the risk. Instead, we recommend taking the over at 8 runs. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Cubs, giving us a little room for error on the over/under line.
Starting with the Cubs, Shota Imanaga is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, and he’s a good option if you’re looking to play some player props. For the Marlins, their starter, Valente Bellozo, is projected to finish with five strikeouts.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:August 24, 2024 Cubs, Marlins