Saturday’s contest that pits the Chicago Cubs (64-65) versus the Miami Marlins (46-82) at LoanDepot park is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Cubs. First pitch is at 4:10 p.m. ET on August 24.

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Cubs vs. Marlins Matchup Info

• When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 4:10 p.m. ET
• Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
• How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Cubs vs. Marlins Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Marlins 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Cubs vs. Marlins Betting Lines

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Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been chosen as the favorite in 59 games this year, and has walked away with the win 31 times (52.5%) in those games.
• This season, the Cubs have been victorious 14 times in 15 chances when named as a favorite of at least -167 or shorter on the moneyline.
• Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 56 of 129 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Cubs had an 8-3 record across the 11 games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all 15 of them had set totals), Chicago and its opponents combined to hit the over eight times.

Marlins Betting Insights

• Miami has been the underdog on the moneyline 111 total times this season. It has finished 42-69 in those games.
• The Marlins have gone 19-34 in games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +140 or longer (35.8%).
• Miami has played in 128 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 70 times (70-54-4).
• The Marlins have played as underdogs in 15 of their past 15 games and won four of those contests.
• 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: Shota Imanaga

• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.11, a 6.85 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.073 in 23 games this season.
• Shota Imanaga’s team is 12-4 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• Imanaga’s team has won 17 of his 23 starts this season.
• Games started by Imanaga have a 10-12-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Marlins’ Starting Pitcher: Valente Bellozo

• In six games this season, the 24-year-old has a 2.45 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .220 to opposing hitters.
• The Marlins are 3-3 in Bellozo’s six starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
• Bellozo’s team has won three of his six starts.
• Valente Bellozo has started six games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in two of them.

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