Marlins vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 20

min read
Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ watches his grand slam off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 20, 2024, 11:02 AM
  • The Cubs are -165 favorites vs the Marlins
  • Marlins vs Cubs Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Marlins / Cubs TV Channel: MARQ | BSFL

The Miami Marlins (+125) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-150) on Saturday, April 20, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Marlins are 4-16 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 14-5 ATS.

Marlins vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Marlins starting pitcher: Jesus Luzardo 0-0, 0.00 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Javier Assad 0-0, 0.00 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Marlins+1.5 -165O 8 -105+125
Cubs -1.5 +140U 8 -115-150

Marlins vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 56.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


Bet now on Marlins vs Cubs and all games with BetMGM


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

Best Marlins Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Yuli Gurriel has hit the Singles Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.35 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Yuli Gurriel has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 12 games (+7.85 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Jesus Luzardo has hit the Earned Runs Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+6.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Yuli Gurriel has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 15 games (+5.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Yuli Gurriel has hit the Runs Under in 8 of his last 9 away games (+5.55 Units / 26% ROI)

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

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Michael Busch has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.85 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Kyle Hendricks has hit the Pitching Outs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+8.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+8.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 9 of his last 13 games (+5.60 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jordan Wicks has hit the Pitching Outs Under in his last 5 games (+5.40 Units / 84% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 70 away games (+13.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 38 of their last 66 games (+9.21 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games at home (+7.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 68 games at home (+7.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 61 games at home (+6.79 Units / 10% ROI)

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Marlins are 6-14 against the Run Line (-12.5 Units / -47.08% ROI).

  • 4-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -12 Units / -54.42% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.35 Units / 15.33% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.2 Units / -23.48% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 14-5 against the Run Line (+7.15 Units / 25.4% ROI).

  • 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units / 27.78% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.15 Units / 0.71% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.8 Units / -8.65% ROI

Cubs vs Marlins Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jazz Chisholm (MIA) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Patrick Wisdom (CHC) 0.5 +425 0.5 -650
Josh Bell (MIA) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Bryan De La Cruz (MIA) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700

Cubs vs Marlins Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Josh Bell (MIA) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Bryan De La Cruz (MIA) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Jazz Chisholm (MIA) 0.5 -185 0.5 +140
Nick Gordon (MIA) 0.5 -185 0.5 +135

Cubs vs Marlins RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Josh Bell (MIA) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Jazz Chisholm (MIA) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Bryan De La Cruz (MIA) 0.5 +190 0.5 -250

Cubs vs Marlins Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under

Jesus Luzardo has allowed a slugging percentage of .968 (30 Total Bases / 31 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .371 — first Percentile.

Jesus Luzardo has allowed an OPS of 1.453 (36 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .660 — first Percentile.

Jesus Luzardo has allowed a slugging percentage of .723 (34 Total Bases / 47 ABs) versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: .375 — second Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .194 (56-for-288) against Jesus Luzardo when going through the lineup the first time in a game since last season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .232 — 94th Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 22% (9/41) against Shota Imanaga this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 0 Percentile.

Shota Imanaga has allowed an OBP of just .186 (59 PA’s) this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: .313 — 99th Percentile.

Shota Imanaga has allowed a slugging percentage of just .175 (10 Total Bases / 57 ABs) this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: .395 — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 10% (4/42) against Shota Imanaga over the past seven days (1 games) — lowest in NL over the last week; League Avg: 26% — second Percentile.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Marlins are just 107-29 (.787) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .867.

The Marlins are 97-17 (.851) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .793.

The Marlins are just 23-78 (.228) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .303.

The Marlins are just 56-15 (.789) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .855.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Cubs are 36-17 (.679) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .577.

The Cubs are just 13-26 (.333) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .424.

The Cubs are 52-29 (.642) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .590.

The Cubs are just 34-38 (.472) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .589.

Marlins hitters have chased 34% of pitches out of the zone this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Marlins hitters have pulled just 43% of balls they’ve put into play since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters have an OPS of just .517 (332 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .705.

Marlins hitters have an OPS of just .454 (222 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .683.

Cubs hitters are slugging .573 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .384.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .962 (149 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .705.

The Cubs are batting .313 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .388 (273 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .315.

The longest HR allowed by the Marlins pitchers this season traveled 472.0 feet — — longest in MLB; League Avg: 440.3

Marlins pitchers have walked 92 of 806 batters (11%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Marlins pitchers since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Marlins pitchers have allowed the 29th hardest ball in play hit (116.0 MPH) this season (; League Avg: 113.7).

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .232 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .259.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 11 double plays in 155 opportunities (7%) this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% with runners in scoring position this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Cubs pitchers have won only 19% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Cubs vs. Marlins Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Patrick Wisdom (Chicago Cubs): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Brennen Davis (Chicago Cubs): Undisclosed, Out
  • Tyler Duffey (Chicago Cubs): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Caleb Kilian (Chicago Cubs): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Eury Perez (Miami Marlins): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Josh Simpson (Miami Marlins): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Xavier Edwards (Miami Marlins): Foot, 10-Day IL
  • Huascar Brazoban (Miami Marlins): Personal, Out
  • Victor Mesa (Miami Marlins): Undisclosed, 7-Day IL
  • Edward Cabrera (Miami Marlins): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Braxton Garrett (Miami Marlins): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • JT Chargois (Miami Marlins): Neck, 15-Day IL

Bet now on Marlins vs Cubs and all games with BetMGM


Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM

Sportsbook promos are always available at BetMGM. For new customers, check out the sportsbook welcome offer and BetMGM Refer a Friend. For existing customers, there are Odds Boosts, Parlay Boosts, contests and more.

First Bet Offer BetMGM State Promo Pages $1,500
About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.