Friday’s contest features the Chicago Cubs (63-65) and the Miami Marlins (46-81) clashing at LoanDepot park in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 5-4 victory for the Cubs according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET on August 23.

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Cubs vs. Marlins Matchup Info

• When: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. ET
• Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
• How to Watch on TV: BSFL
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Cubs vs. Marlins Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Marlins 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Cubs vs. Marlins Betting Lines

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Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been victorious in 30, or 51.7%, of the 58 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• This season, the Cubs have come away with a win 24 times in 39 chances when named as a favorite of at least -125 or better on the moneyline.
• Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 55 of 128 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Cubs had an 8-3 record across the 11 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings — all had a set run total — Chicago and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total seven times.

Marlins Betting Insights

• Miami has been the moneyline underdog 110 total times this season. It has finished 42-68 in those games.
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +105 or longer, the Marlins have gone 37-61 (37.8%).
• Miami has had an over/under set by bookmakers 127 times, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total in 69 of those games (69-54-4).
• In 15 games over their past 15 matchups when set as underdogs by sportsbooks, the Marlins had a record of 4-11.
• Miami and its opponents have combined to hit the over 10 times in its past 15 games with a total.

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Cubs vs. Marlins Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks

• The 34-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 6.35, a 2.48 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.422.
• Kyle Hendricks’ team has a record of 3-2 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Hendricks’ team is 6-11 when he starts this season.
• In games Hendricks has started this season, the teams are 10-6-1 at hitting the over.

Marlins’ Starting Pitcher: Max Meyer

• During eight games this season, the 25-year-old has put up a 5.58 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .274 to his opponents.
• The Marlins are 4-3 in Meyer’s seven starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Meyer’s team has won four of his eight starts.
• Meyer’s starts hit the over on the run total five times in eight games with a set total this season.

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Cubs’ 2024 Performance

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