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

On Saturday, the Miami Marlins (16-17) are visiting the Chicago Cubs (16-16), at 2:20 PM ET. The Cubs have won 12 in a row. Drew Smyly (3-1) is the starter for the Cubs, and Bryan Hoeing (0-1) for the Marlins.

The Cubs (-176) are moneyline favorites at home over the Marlins (+148). The game’s total is set at 9.

Cubs vs. Marlins Odds

Run Line

Chicago Cubs (-1.5)

Moneyline

Cubs (-176)

Total

9 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)

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

Game Day: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
TV Channel: MLBN
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Stadium: Wrigley Field

Cubs Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Kyle Hendricks	15-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Adrian Sampson	15-Day Injured List	Knee
Brandon Hughes	15-Day Injured List	Knee
Codi Heuer	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Ethan Roberts	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Yan Gomes	7-Day Injured List	Concussion

Marlins Injury Report

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

Last Time Out: Cubs and Marlins

These teams meet again after the Cubs beat the Marlins 4-1 yesterday. Justin Steele picked up the win for the Cubs (7.0 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 4 K), and Ian Happ led the way offensively (1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI). Edward Cabrera (5.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 8 K) took the loss for the Marlins.

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Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Cubs have won nine out of the 19 games, or 47.4%, in which they’ve been favored. Chicago has a record of 1-3 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -176 on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 63.8% chance of a victory for the Cubs. So far this season, Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 13 of their 32 games with a total. The Cubs have an ATS record of 18-14-0 in 32 games with a spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner	32	.309 (20)	.353 (65)	.410 (96)	1.3% (150)	11.3% (11)	5.3% (161)
Cody Bellinger	29	.297 (31)	.365 (51)	.568 (18)	5.6% (22)	19% (67)	8.7% (100)
Ian Happ	31	.300 (28)	.426 (7)	.491 (49)	3% (83)	20.7% (85)	18.5% (6)
Patrick Wisdom	31	.229 (134)	.311 (125)	.587 (8)	9% (3)	36.9% (178)	9.8% (82)
Dansby Swanson	32	.283 (44)	.390 (22)	.375 (121)	1.4% (146)	22.7% (107)	14.9% (18)

Marlins Betting Records and Team Stats

The Marlins have come away with 10 wins in the 21 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Miami has won three of five games when listed as at least +148 or worse on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Marlins have a 40.3% chance of pulling out a win. Miami and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 14 of their 33 opportunities. The Marlins are 13-20-0 against the spread in their 33 games that had a posted line this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Luis Arraez	30	.437 (1)	.504 (1)	.544 (23)	0.9% (155)	5.2% (1)	12.1% (48)
Jorge Soler	33	.212 (158)	.294 (146)	.451 (67)	4.8% (38)	25.6% (128)	8.8% (96)
Jon Berti	32	.271 (64)	.330 (94)	.375 (121)	1.9% (129)	17.9% (57)	8.5% (106)
Jazz Chisholm	33	.229 (134)	.283 (157)	.390 (112)	3.9% (55)	36.2% (176)	6.3% (148)
Yuli Gurriel	29	.292 (-)	.329 (-)	.431 (-)	2.9% (-)	10% (-)	4.3% (-)

Cubs vs. Marlins Picks and Predictions

Our pick for this matchup is the Cubs to win (-176 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (9 runs).