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Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET

Venue: Wrigley Field — Chicago, Illinois

Article updated Apr 20, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Miami Marlins will be starting Edward Cabrera, with a 1.50 ERA, against the Chicago Cubs, who will be starting Kyle Hendricks, with a 12.71 ERA. The Marlins are struggling

Game outlook

Miami Marlins will be starting Edward Cabrera, with a 1.50 ERA, against the Chicago Cubs, who will be starting Kyle Hendricks, with a 12.71 ERA. The Marlins are struggling with a 5-16 record in the NL East, while the Cubs are performing well with a 12-8 record in the NL Central. Cabrera is coming off a solid performance against the San Francisco Giants, while Hendricks struggled in his last outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Currently, Chicago is favored to win with a line of -127.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Marlins +115 | Cubs -127

Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-192) | Cubs -1.5 (+160)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have been struggling this season, ranking 29th in the majors with a .598 team OPS and scoring an average of 3.62 runs per game. They have also been lacking in power hitting, tied for 23rd in home runs with 17. Second baseman Luis Arraez has been a bright spot with a .276 batting average, three RBIs, and 14 runs scored. Pitcher Edward Cabrera has been performing well with impressive stats like a 2.32 xERA, 41.5 whiff percentage, and a .200 xBA. The team has several key players listed as injured, with pitchers Braxton Garrett, AJ Puk, and Sandy Alcantara among those out. Despite their struggles, the top online sportsbooks offer bonus codes that can boost potential winnings for betting on the team. Miami's current power ranking is 28, with the team ranked 24th in offense (scoring 3.65 runs per game) and 29th in defense (allowing 5.65 runs against per game), with a 80-82 record this season.

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Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs have been performing well offensively, ranking eighth in baseball with a .737 team OPS and averaging 5.6 runs per game. Second baseman Nico Hoerner has had a decent start to the season. However, pitcher Kyle Hendricks has been struggling, ranking poorly in several key statistics. The team is facing some injury concerns, with several players listed as questionable or out. Despite their offensive prowess, the Cubs rank low in defense. In their most recent matchups, Miami won two out of three games against Chicago.

Patient Approach at Plate Fuels Chicago Cubs' Offensive Dominance Over Miami Marlins

The importance of patience and drawing walks at the plate cannot be overstated when considering the success of an offense. Chicago's impressive ranking of sixth in baseball with 79 total walks highlights their ability in this area, a stark comparison to Miami's standing at 26th with just 57 walks. Additionally, the disparity in home runs further emphasizes the offensive strength of the Chicago Cubs, who are tied for sixth with 19 home runs, in contrast to the Miami Marlins' position at 21st with 14 homers as a team. Based on these statistics, it is a reasonable prediction that the Chicago Cubs will emerge victorious.

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SportsJaw Marlins vs Cubs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Marlins vs Cubs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Miami Marlins+110 → +108Moved
  • Moneyline · Chicago Cubs-125 → -124Moved
  • Spread · Miami Marlins+1.5 (-190) → +1.5 (-190)Unchanged
  • Spread · Chicago Cubs-1.5 (+160) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Miami Marlins
80-82 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Chicago Cubs
89-73 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-21T02:35:25.516Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Miami Marlins have been struggling this season, ranking 29th in the majors with a .598 team OPS and scoring an average of 3.62 runs per game. They have also been lacking in power hitting, tied for 23rd in home runs with 17. Second baseman Luis Arraez has been a bright spot with a .276 batting average, three RBIs, and 14 runs scored. Pitcher Edward Cabrera has been performing well with impressive stats like a 2.32 xERA, 41.5 whiff percentage, and a .200 xBA. The team has several key players listed as injured, with pitchers Braxton Garrett, AJ Puk, and Sandy Alcantara among those out. Despite their struggles, the top online sportsbooks offer bonus codes that can boost potential winnings for betting on the team. Miami's current power ranking is 28, with the team ranked 24th in offense (scoring 3.65 runs per game) and 29th in defense (allowing 5.65 runs against per game), with a 80-82 record this season.

The Chicago Cubs have been performing well offensively, ranking eighth in baseball with a .737 team OPS and averaging 5.6 runs per game. Second baseman Nico Hoerner has had a decent start to the season. However, pitcher Kyle Hendricks has been struggling, ranking poorly in several key statistics. The team is facing some injury concerns, with several players listed as questionable or out. Despite their offensive prowess, the Cubs rank low in defense. In their most recent matchups, Miami won two out of three games against Chicago.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-20Miami Marlins 3 · Chicago Cubs 5
  • 2024-04-20Miami Marlins 3 · Chicago Cubs 2
  • 2024-04-19Miami Marlins 3 · Chicago Cubs 8
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Miami Marlins defeated Chicago Cubs 6-3

Miami Marlins defeated Chicago Cubs 6-3 on April 21, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Miami Marlins' strongest period was the 4th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-2. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami Marlins +1.5 (-190) spread, Miami Marlins covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • StevehMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -125Loss
  • NutinbutlocksMoneyline · Miami Marlins +110Win
  • BadmanMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -125Loss
  • JohnnywalkerMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -127Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -127Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -127Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -126Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -126Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win