Cubs vs Marlins Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

On Sunday, the Miami Marlins (15-13) are hosting the Chicago Cubs (14-12), at 12:05 PM ET. The Marlins have won three straight. The Cubs will give the start to Justin Steele (4-0), and the Marlins will counter with Bryan Hoeing (0-1).

Despite being the away team the Cubs are a moderate moneyline favorite (-168) over the Marlins (+144). The game’s total is set at 8.

Cubs vs. Marlins Odds

Run Line

Chicago Cubs (-1.5)

Moneyline

Cubs (-168)

Total

8 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -110)

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When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Marlins

Game Day: Sunday, April 30, 2023
Game Time: 12:05 PM ET
TV Channel: Peaco
Location: Miami, Florida
Stadium: LoanDepot park

Cubs Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Jameson Taillon	15-Day Injured List	Groin
Brandon Hughes	15-Day Injured List	Knee
Kyle Hendricks	15-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Ethan Roberts	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Codi Heuer	60-Day Injured List	Elbow

Marlins Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Joey Wendle	10-Day Injured List	Oblique
Trevor Rogers	15-Day Injured List	Bicep
JT Chargois	15-Day Injured List	Back
Johnny Cueto	15-Day Injured List	Bicep
Tommy Nance	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Anthony Bender	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Nic Enright	60-Day Injured List	Illness
Max Meyer	60-Day Injured List	Elbow

Last Time Out: Cubs and Marlins

These clubs play again after the Marlins’ 7-6 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Edward Cabrera (5.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 12 K) picked up the win for the Marlins. Jazz Chisholm went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Caleb Kilian (3.1 IP, 7 R, 10 H, 4 K) took the loss on the mound for the Cubs.

Betting Trends

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Cubs have won seven out of the 13 games, or 53.8%, in which they’ve been favored. Chicago has played as a favorite of -168 or more once this season and won that game. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 62.7% chance of a victory for the Cubs. Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 13 of their 26 games with a total this season. The Cubs are 16-10-0 against the spread in their 26 chances this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner	26	.333 (6)	.374 (39)	.447 (67)	1.6% (142)	7.3% (2)	5.7% (150)
Cody Bellinger	23	.295 (31)	.376 (33)	.580 (10)	5.9% (18)	16.8% (43)	9.9% (80)
Patrick Wisdom	25	.250 (97)	.327 (93)	.659 (4)	10.2% (2)	33.7% (170)	9.2% (92)
Ian Happ	25	.301 (24)	.411 (12)	.462 (56)	1.8% (135)	22.3% (99)	16.1% (13)
Yan Gomes	23	.313 (-)	.318 (-)	.563 (-)	7.6% (-)	12.1% (-)	1.5% (-)

Marlins Betting Records and Team Stats

The Marlins have come away with nine wins in the 18 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Miami has a mark of 3-3 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +144 or worse on the moneyline. The Marlins have an implied victory probability of 41% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Miami and their opponents have gone over in 12 of their 28 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. In 28 games with a line this season, the Marlins have a mark of 12-16-0 against the spread.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Luis Arraez	25	.442 (1)	.525 (1)	.558 (18)	1.0% (150)	5.1% (1)	14.3% (26)
Jorge Soler	28	.228 (133)	.317 (110)	.478 (49)	4.9% (33)	24.3% (113)	10.7% (64)
Jazz Chisholm	28	.252 (92)	.306 (125)	.437 (77)	4.5% (40)	36.9% (178)	6.3% (140)
Jon Berti	27	.228 (-)	.279 (-)	.354 (-)	2.3% (-)	19.8% (-)	7.0% (-)
Garrett Cooper	25	.267 (62)	.302 (134)	.411 (96)	3.1% (86)	29.2% (149)	4.2% (166)

Cubs vs. Marlins Picks and Predictions

Our prediction for Cubs vs. Marlins is the Cubs (-168 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over on 8 runs.