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On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Miami Marlins (13-13) hosting the Chicago Cubs (14-10) at 6:40 PM ET. The Cubs will give the start to Marcus Stroman (2-2), and the Marlins will counter with Jesus Luzardo (2-1).
With moneyline odds of -116 for the Cubs and -101 for the Marlins, this could be a close contest. The total for this contest is set at 7.5.
Cubs vs. Marlins Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-116)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Marlins
- Game Day: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jameson Taillon | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Cody Bellinger | Paternity List | Personal |
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 |
| Max Meyer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Nic Enright | 60-Day Injured List | Illness |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Marlins
The Cubs won their most recent contest versus the Padres by a 5-2 score yesterday, with Hayden Wesneski picking up the win pitching throwing five innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out three. Nelson Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
Yesterday, the Marlins defeated the Braves 5-4. A.J. Puk was the winning pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one. Jazz Chisholm paced the Marlins’ offense, going 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Cubs have been favored 12 times and won seven, or 58.3%, of those games. This season, Chicago has won seven of its nine games, or 77.8%, when favored by at least -116 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Cubs, based on the moneyline, is 53.7%. Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 12 of their 24 games with a total this season. The Cubs are 15-9-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 24 | .336 (8) | .377 (35) | .458 (63) | 1.8% (136) | 6.1% (2) | 5.3% (152) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 23 | .241 (105) | .315 (111) | .639 (6) | 9.8% (2) | 32.6% (171) | 8.7% (100) |
| Ian Happ | 23 | .302 (22) | .408 (12) | .477 (52) | 1.9% (130) | 23.3% (103) | 15.5% (19) |
| Yan Gomes | 21 | .305 (-) | .311 (-) | .576 (-) | 8.2% (-) | 13.1% (-) | 1.6% (-) |
| Dansby Swanson | 24 | .284 (39) | .400 (18) | .352 (134) | 1.0% (155) | 23.8% (108) | 16.2% (15) |
Marlins Betting Records and Team Stats
The Marlins have been underdogs in 17 games this season and have come away with the win eight times (47.1%) in those contests. Miami has a win-loss record of 7-9 when favored by -101 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Marlins have a 50.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Miami and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 11 of their 26 opportunities. The Marlins are 11-15-0 against the spread in their 26 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | 23 | .425 (1) | .495 (1) | .550 (18) | 1.1% (147) | 5.6% (1) | 12.4% (44) |
| Jorge Soler | 26 | .241 (105) | .337 (82) | .518 (35) | 5.3% (27) | 23.4% (104) | 11.7% (57) |
| Jon Berti | 26 | .237 (114) | .289 (144) | .368 (122) | 2.4% (103) | 19.3% (64) | 7.2% (123) |
| Jazz Chisholm | 26 | .221 (145) | .275 (161) | .411 (95) | 4.9% (35) | 37.3% (178) | 6.9% (129) |
| Garrett Cooper | 24 | .279 (46) | .315 (111) | .430 (79) | 3.3% (81) | 30.4% (155) | 4.3% (165) |
Cubs vs. Marlins Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cubs will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-116). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).