Cubs vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 25

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Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez flies out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Miami.
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  • Cubs vs Marlins Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Chicago Cubs (-185) visit loanDepot park to take on the Miami Marlins (+150) on Sunday, August 25, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40pm EDT in Miami, FL.

This season, the Cubs are 0-0 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins are 0-0 ATS.

Cubs vs Marlins Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Javier Assad 6-3, 3.12 ERA
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Adam Oller 0-1, 9.65 ERA

Cubs vs. Marlins Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs-1.5 -110O 9 -120-185
Marlins +1.5 -110U 9 +100+150

Cubs vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 66.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ian Happ has hit the Home Runs Over in 13 of his last 47 games (+34.75 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Singles Under in 40 of his last 49 games (+25.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Hits Under in 27 of his last 39 games (+24.45 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Total Bases Under in 29 of his last 40 games (+18.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 29 of his last 39 games (+17.05 Units / 34% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Marlins players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jake Burger has hit the Home Runs Over in 18 of his last 46 games (+45.10 Units / 98% ROI)
  • Jake Burger has hit the Total Bases Over in 28 of his last 38 games (+20.40 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Hits Over in 33 of his last 46 games (+20.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 33 of his last 45 games (+19.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Singles Over in 33 of his last 42 games (+19.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 64 of their last 117 games (+10.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 42 games (+8.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 24 away games (+3.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Over in 47 of their last 67 games at home (+28.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 28 of their last 36 games (+19.05 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 games (+10.15 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games at home (+9.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.35 Units / 20% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Marlins are 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Marlins vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Patrick Wisdom (CHC) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Ian Happ (CHC) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Michael Busch (CHC) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Jake Burger (MIA) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700

Marlins vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Otto Lopez (MIA) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Jesus Sanchez (MIA) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jake Burger (MIA) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175

Marlins vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Nico Hoerner (CHC) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Dansby Swanson (CHC) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Marlins vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adam Oller (MIA) 3.5 -135 3.5 +105
Javier Assad (CHC) 4.5 -105 4.5 -125

Opponents are hitting just .134 (27-for-202) against Javier Assad with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 116 total IP; League Avg: .253 — 100th Percentile.

Javier Assad has allowed an OPS of just .429 (238 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 116 total IP; League Avg: .738 — 100th Percentile.

Javier Assad has allowed an OPS of just .449 (269 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since the 2022 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 180 total IP; League Avg: .728 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .141 (32-for-227) against Javier Assad with runners in scoring position since the 2022 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 180 total IP; League Avg: .249 — 100th Percentile.

Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Adam Oller has limited playing time.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Cubs are 23-7 (.767) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .643.

The Cubs are 20-10 (.667) after a home loss this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .534.

The Cubs are just 4-48 (.077) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .145.

The Cubs are just 53-49 (.520) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .586.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Marlins are just 15-18 (.455) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .756.

The Marlins are just 25-13 (.658) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .854.

The Marlins are just 3-6 (.333) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .806.

The Marlins are just 3-33 (.083) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .296.

The Cubs are batting .286 in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .239.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of just .678 (2,337 PA’s) at home this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .724.

The Cubs are batting .272 in lefty-lefty matchups since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .234.

Cubs hitters are slugging .445 in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .371.

The Marlins have a winning percentage of just 35% at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Marlins hitters have an OBP of just .298 (4,250 PA’s) against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Marlins hitters are slugging just .369 against LHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Marlins have a winning percentage of just 36% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Cubs pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 33% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 102 of 1,152 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Cubs pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of 88.3 MPH (4,045 batted balls) in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

The longest HR allowed by the Marlins pitchers this season traveled 518.2 feet — — longest in MLB; League Avg: 465.7

The Marlins have allowed 5.88 runs per game (400/68) at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.41.

Marlins pitchers have an ERA of 5.18 (633.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.98.

Marlins pitchers have won only 4% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Marlins vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Miami Marlins – No Injuries Reported
  • Chicago Cubs – No Injuries Reported

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