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The Miami Marlins are set to host the Chicago Cubs at Marlins Park. This NL matchup will get going at 12:40 p.m. ET and ESPN will broadcast the game.

Chicago Cubs at Miami Marlins Odds

Chicago (-130) is entering this game as the favorite over Miami (+110) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this game at 8 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total sit at -105 for the over and -115 for the under. Gamblers can also wager on the game’s spread with the current runline odds standing at -185 for the Cubs -1.5 runs and +175 for the Marlins +1.5.

Jon Lester will get the nod for the visiting Cubs. The southpaw Lester struck out 180 hitters over 180 innings last year (32 starts) while finishing the season 13-8 overall with a 4.33 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP.

The Marlins are turning to righty Jose Urena, who started 28 games last year and finished the season 14-7 overall with a 3.82 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. He recorded two starts against Chicago a year ago and assembled a 2-0 record with a 2.45 ERA and eight strikeouts.

Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins MLB Tip

Predictions: SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – OVER

Notes

Betting Notes

The Marlins went 3-4 SU against the Cubs last season.

The Cubs’ bullpen managed an ERA of 1.04 against the Marlins last year.

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