Predictions for Cubs vs. Marlins: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 25
Sunday’s game that pits the Chicago Cubs (65-65) versus the Miami Marlins (46-83) at LoanDepot park should be a close matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 7-6 in favor of the Cubs. Game time is at 1:40 p.m. ET on August 25.
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Cubs vs. Marlins Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:40 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 7, Marlins 6
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
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Cubs vs. Marlins Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -170 | +142 | 9 | -102 | -118 |
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Cubs Betting Insights
- Chicago has won 32, or 53.3%, of the 60 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
- The Cubs have a win-loss record of 14-1 when favored by -170 or better by sportsbooks this year.
- Chicago and its opponents have gone over in 57 of 130 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Cubs were the moneyline favorite in 12 of their past 15 games, and they finished 9-3 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Chicago combined with its opponents to hit the over on the total nine times.
Marlins Betting Insights
- Miami has been the moneyline underdog 112 total times this season. It has finished 42-70 in those games.
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +142 or longer, the Marlins have gone 19-32 (37.3%).
- Miami has played in 129 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 71 times (71-54-4).
- 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: Javier Assad
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 3.11, a 1.98 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.363.
- Javier Assad’s team has a record of 2-4 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- Assad’s team has won 13 of his 23 starts.
- In games Assad has started this season, the teams are 10-13-0 at hitting the over.
Marlins’ Starting Pitcher: Adam Oller
- He has a 9.64 ERA and 3.9 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .176 against him over his one game this season.
- The Marlins were named the moneyline underdog for one Adam Oller start this season — they lost.
- His team has lost the only matchup he’s appeared in this season.
- Oller’s only start with a total this season went over.
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Cubs’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 65-65 |
| Home | 36-29 |
| Road | 29-36 |
| One-Run Games | 19-26 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 47-8 |
Marlins’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 46-83 |
| Home | 24-44 |
| Road | 22-39 |
| One-Run Games | 19-16 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 27-17 |
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