Marlins vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 21

Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson waves to the crowd before batting against his former team the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Atlanta.
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  • The Cubs are -125 favorites vs the Marlins
  • Marlins vs Cubs Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Marlins / Cubs TV Channel: MARQ | BSUN

The Miami Marlins (+105) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-125) on Sunday, April 21, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Marlins are 5-17 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 15-6 ATS.

Marlins vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Marlins starting pitcher: Edward Cabrera 0-0, 1.50 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Kyle Hendricks 0-2, 12.97 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Marlins+1.5 -190O 8.5 -115+105
Cubs -1.5 +155U 8.5 -105-125

Marlins vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 53.8% 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 Marlins players for Sunday‘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)
  • 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)
  • Yuli Gurriel has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.30 Units / 35% ROI)

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

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ian Happ has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 9 games (+9.25 Units / 103% ROI)
  • Kyle Hendricks has hit the Pitching Outs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+8.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+8.00 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.80 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Singles Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+5.75 Units / 31% 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 7-15 against the Run Line (-12.6 Units / -43.83% ROI).

  • 5-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.25 Units / -46.78% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.25 Units / 5.22% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.2 Units / -13.09% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 15-6 against the Run Line (+7.05 Units / 23.23% ROI).

  • 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 19.49% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.95 Units / -8.42% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.2 Units / 0.87% ROI

Cubs vs Marlins Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jazz Chisholm (MIA) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Bryan De La Cruz (MIA) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Josh Bell (MIA) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +575 0.5 -800

Cubs vs Marlins Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tim Anderson (MIA) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Jazz Chisholm (MIA) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Josh Bell (MIA) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
Nico Hoerner (CHC) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Jesus Sanchez (MIA) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Cubs vs Marlins RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jazz Chisholm (MIA) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Josh Bell (MIA) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Bryan De La Cruz (MIA) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +180 0.5 -250

Cubs vs Marlins Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 18% (77/431) against Edward Cabrera since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 137 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Edward Cabrera has walked 100 of 747 batters (13%) since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 137 total IP; League Avg: 8% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 76% (64/84) against Edward Cabrera’s changeup since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 72 total IP; League Avg: 51% — 100th Percentile.

Edward Cabrera has walked 30 of 207 batters (14%) when going through the lineup the first time in a game since last season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 72 total IP; League Avg: 8% — second Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Kyle Hendricks has allowed an OBP of .812 (16 PA’s) when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: .330 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .490 (25-for-51) against Kyle Hendricks on pitches in the strike zone this season — tied for highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: .276 — second Percentile.

Kyle Hendricks has allowed a slugging percentage of .927 (38 Total Bases / 41 ABs) on fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: .428 — 0 Percentile.

Kyle Hendricks has allowed an OPS of 2.449 (16 PA’s) when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: .742 — first Percentile.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Marlins are just 129-10 (.928) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .951.

The Marlins are just 118-18 (.868) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .906.

The Marlins are 14-158 (.081) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .049.

The Marlins are just 23-79 (.225) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .303.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Cubs are 37-18 (.673) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .578.

The Cubs are 21-18 (.538) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Cubs are just 35-38 (.479) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .589.

The Cubs are 53-30 (.639) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .590.

Marlins hitters have an OBP of just .251 (359 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .323.

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 .530 (359 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .710.

Marlins hitters are slugging just .279 against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .387.

Cubs hitters are slugging .526 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .387.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .899 (178 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .710.

Cubs hitters are slugging .462 against LHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .415.

The Cubs are batting just .183 with two outs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .230.

Marlins pitchers have walked 98 of 875 batters (11%) this season — 2nd 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%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Marlins pitchers since the 2022 season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Marlins pitchers have an ERA of 5.44 (120.2 IP) at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.03.

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 a strikeout rate of 25% with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .207 against Cubs pitchers with the shift since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .230.

The Cubs have won 36% of road games in which their opponents scored first since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

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

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