Cubs vs. Marlins Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 19

Updated Apr. 19, 2024 2:00 p.m. ET

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Bryan De La Cruz and the Miami Marlins will take the field on Friday at Wrigley Field against Jameson Taillon, who gets the start for the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is set for 2:20 PM ET. The favored Cubs have -169 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Marlins, who are listed at +142. Chicago is favored on the run line (-1.5 with +114 odds). The total for the matchup is set at 9.5 runs.

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Cubs-Marlins game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Cubs vs. Marlins Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: BSFL

Cubs vs. Marlins Prediction

• Score Prediction: Cubs 7, Marlins 3
• Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Cubs 68%, Marlins 32%

Cubs vs. Marlins Betting Insights

• This season, the Cubs have been listed as the favorite in four games and won them all.
• Chicago has been at least -169 moneyline favorites three times this season and won each of those games.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.8% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
• The Marlins have been underdogs in 12 games this season and have come away with the win four times (33.3%) in those contests.
• Miami has a mark of 2-2 in contests where bookmakers favor it by +142 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Marlins have an implied victory probability of 41.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

FINAL

MIA 3 · CHC 8

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Miami Marlins

MIA

+1.5

+143

o9.5

Chicago Cubs

CHC

-1.5

-172

u9.5

Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• The Cubs were listed as the moneyline favorite by oddsmakers only once over the last 10 games, and won that matchup.
• In their last 10 matchups, the Cubs and their opponents combined to hit the over four times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Cubs' ATS record is 7-2-0 over their past 10 games (nine of those games had spreads set by bookmakers).

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Not only does Michael Busch lead the Cubs in hitting with his .317 average, he also is their foremost power hitter with six home runs and 13 RBI.
• Including all MLB hitters, Busch ranks 24th in batting average, 17th in on-base percentage, and third in slugging.
• Ian Happ has four doubles, a triple, a home run and 12 walks while batting .233.
• Happ ranks 149th in home runs and 37th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Cody Bellinger has a double, a triple, three home runs and nine walks while batting .200.
• Bellinger has at least one base hit in four games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .250 with a triple, a home run, two walks and two RBI.
• Christopher Morel is batting .217 with a double, a triple, three home runs and five walks.

Cubs Team Props

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Marlins Recent Betting Performance

• In 10 games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Marlins have a record of 4-6.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Marlins and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
• Over their last 10 games, the Marlins are 6-3-0 against the spread.

Marlins Recent Stats

Marlins Player Insights

• Luis Arraez has three doubles, a triple and seven walks while batting .276.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Arraez's home run total ranks 254th and his RBI tally is 264th.
• De La Cruz has hit three home runs while batting .288. Both high-water marks on his team.
• De La Cruz is currently 45th in homers and 64th in RBI in the major leagues.
• Jazz Chisholm is hitting .215 with three doubles, two home runs and 10 walks.
• Josh Bell has three doubles, two home runs and nine walks while batting .200.

Marlins Team Props

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