The Miami Marlins will play host to the Chicago Cubs at Marlins Park. WGN Channel 9 will televise this NL matchup and the game gets going at 7:10 p.m. ET.
Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins Odds
Vegas has listed Miami (+130) as the underdog to Chicago (-150). The total sits at eight runs and bettors can wager on the over for -115 or the under for -105. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds sitting at -220 for the Cubs -1.5 runs and +200 for the Marlins +1.5.
The Cubs are 1-0 SU and have gone 1-0 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 1.0 unit for moneyline gamblers this year and 1.0 unit ATS. The Marlins are 0-1 SU and 0-1 ATS. They’ve lost 1.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 1.0 unit ATS.
Marlins games have an over/under record of one-0 in 2018. The Cubs have an over/under record of one-0.
The Cubs are coming off an 8-4 win in the prior game of this series.
Kyle Hendricks will get the start for the visiting Cubs. The right-handed Hendricks started 24 games last year and finished the season 7-5 overall with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP.
The Marlins are rolling with lefty Caleb Smith as their starter. Smith struck out 18 hitters over 18 innings last year with 10 walks, while finishing the season 0-1 overall with a 7.71 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP.
Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – OVER
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The Cubs went 4-3 SU against the Marlins last season.
The Cubs’ bullpen managed an ERA of 1.04 against the Marlins last year.
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