The Chicago Cubs will play the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. This NL showdown will get underway at 7:10 p.m. ET and WGN Channel 9 will be televising the game.
Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins Odds
Chicago (-150) is the favorite over Miami (+130) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this game at eight runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total stand at -115 for the over and -105 for the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the odds standing at -220 for the Cubs -1.5 runs and +200 for the Marlins +1.5.
The Marlins are 0-1 SU and – ATS. They’ve gained units for moneyline bettors while earning units against the spread (ATS). The Cubs have gone 1-0 SU this year and are – ATS. Overall, the team’s lost units for moneyline gamblers this year, but have lost units ATS.
The Cubs just took the previous game in this series by a score of eight runs to four.
Kyle Hendricks will get the nod for the visiting Cubs. The right-handed Hendricks started 24 games last year while finishing the season 7-5 overall with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP.
The Marlins will put the ball in the hands of lefty Caleb Smith, who recorded 18 strikeouts in 18 innings last year (with 10 walks). Smith finished the season 0-1 overall with a 7.71 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP.
Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – UNDER
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The Marlins went 3-4 SU against the Cubs last season.
The Cubs’ bullpen managed a 1.04 ERA against the Marlins last year.
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