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Isaac Paredes' Chicago Cubs will face Xavier Edwards' Miami Marlins in the first of a three-game series at LawnDepot Park on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET. Bookmakers have the Cubs as -167 moneyline favorites while giving the Marlins +139 moneyline odds to win. Chicago (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The total run total for this game is set at eight runs.
Here is everything you need to know about the run line, money line, totals and expert picks from a betting perspective on the Cubs vs. Marlins matchup.
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Cubs vs. Marlins game information and odds
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 4:10 PM ET Where: LoanDepot Park, Miami, Florida How to watch on TV: MARQ Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Runline Favorite Runline Odds Underdog Runline Odds Cubs -167 +139 8 -102 -118 -1.5 +103 -123
Cubs vs Marlins predictions
Score prediction: Cubs 5, Marlins 4 Total prediction: 8+ points Chance of winning: Cubs 52%, Marlins 48%
Cubs vs Marlins betting insights
The Cubs have won 29 of 58 games this season as favorites, or 50% of the time. Chicago has entered 15 games this season as favorites of -167 or greater and is 14-1 in those games. Based on the moneyline implied probability, the Cubs have a 62.5% chance of winning this game. The Marlins have won 42 of 111 games this season as underdogs, or 37.8% of the time. Miami has won 20 of 57 games this season as underdogs by at least +139 on the moneyline. Sportsbooks are suggesting a 41.8% chance of the Marlins winning this matchup based on the moneyline setting.
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Cubs Recent Betting Results
The Cubs are 5-3 in eight games where they have had a moneyline advantage in their last 10 matchups. In their last 10 meetings, the Cubs and opponent have gone over the total four times (all 10 games had a set total). The Cubs are 4-6-0 against the spread in their last 10 matchups.
Cubs Recent Stats
Stats Average/Total Record 5-5 Runs per Game 3.7 Home Runs 10 ERA 3.17 K/9 9.8
Cubs Player Insights
Ian Happ is the Cubs' best power option, hitting 22 homers and 69 RBIs this season, both team-highs. Happ ranks 24th in the majors in homers and 37th in RBIs. Paredes has 22 doubles, one triple, 18 homers and 58 walks for a .228 batting average. Paredes ranks 55th in homers and 45th in RBIs among all hitters in the majors. Nico Horner has 25 doubles, one triple, five homers and 36 walks for a .254 batting average. Horner has had at least one hit in two straight games. In his last five games, he is batting .222 with a double and one RBI. Cody Bellinger leads the team with a .275 batting average.
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Marlins Recent Betting Results
The Marlins have played as underdogs in 10 of their last 10 games and have won 3 of those games. The Marlins are 6-4-0 against opponents when the combined over has played in their last 10 games. The Marlins have a 4-6-0 ATS record in their last 10 games.
Marlins Recent Stats
Stats Average/Total Record 3-7 Runs Per Game 4.6 Home Runs 11 ERA 5.83 K/9 7.6
Marlins Player Insights
Jake Berger is batting .249 with 25 home runs and 57 RBI for the Marlins. Berger is 19th in home runs and 69th in RBIs among all MLB hitters. Jesus Sanchez is batting .239 with 19 doubles, 1 triple, 15 home runs and 26 walks. Sanchez is 92nd in home runs and 112th in RBIs among all MLB hitters. Edwards is batting .345 with 8 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run and 26 walks. Otto Lopez is batting .241 with 12 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs and 14 walks.
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