Marlins vs Cubs Betting Pick: The Preview
Sportsmemo MLB handicapper Eric Pauly offers his analysis of Wednesday’s Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs clash at Loan Depot Park. Both teams are eliminated from playoff contention as this will be the last meeting between both as well this season.
Wednesday, September 21 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
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Moneyline: | Miami Marlins -117 vs Chicago Cubs +107 |
Runline: | Marlins -1.5 (+190) / Cubs +1.5 (-220) |
Total: | 6.5 Runs (Over -120 / Under +100) |
Game Time: | 6:40pm ET / 3:40pm PT |
Where: | Loan Depot Park in Miami, FL |
Weather: | Retractable Roof |
Marlins vs Cubs Analysis
On Wednesday night, the Cubs and the Marlins face off with the series tied 1-1. Miami won game one 10-3 behind an offensive outburst and the Cubs won game two behind excellent pitching.
Chicago leads the season series 3-2 and this is the last time these two teams will meet this season. For this matchup, the Marlins are -125 home favorites, the run line is 1.5, and the total is 6.5 runs.
Stroman Solid On Road This Season
The Cubs are out of playoff contention this season, so the rest of the year will be about evaluating the roster they currently have.
The Cubs had some very solid stretches, but they are currently 63-85 and they are 32-41 playing on the road. The Cubs are 2-3 in their last five games and they are 61-44 covering the run line as an underdog this season.
Marcus Stroman will take the mound for the Cubs tonight in Miami. On the season, Stroman is 4-7 with a 3.76 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP, and a 3.86 FIP. Stromans’ last start was a good one, he allowed just one run on three hits in seven innings of work.
Stroman has had an up and down season this year, but he has been electric on the road. In 68.1 innings on the road this year, Stroman has a 1.84 ERA, a .217 batting average against, a .312 slugging percentage against, a 1.00 WHIP, and a 3.05 FIP. Despite his great numbers on the road, the Cubs are just 4-8 in Stromans’ road starts this season.
Miami Looks to Even Season Series Against Cubs
The Marlins are also eliminated from the playoffs this year, and they will be playing the rest of the season to help grow their young talent.
The Marlins are 61-88 on the season, they are 2-3 in their last five games, and they are 30-44 at home this season. The Marlins are 18-38 covering the run line as a favorite this season.
Jesus Luzardo will make the start for the Marlins tonight at home. On the season, Luzardo is 3-7 with a 3.75 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, and a 3.37 FIP. In his last home start, Luzardo was tagged for five runs and six hits and he was bounced in the fourth inning.
At home this season, Luzardo has a 5.76 ERA, a .269 batting average against, a .445 slugging percentage against, a 3.99 FIP, and a 1.45 WHIP. The Marlins are 1-5 in Luzardo’s six home starts this season.
Marlins vs Cubs Prediction
Both of these pitchers have been good this year, but Stroman is better on the road and Luzardo is worse at home. For this matchup of two teams that are out if it, that is all I need to see. I am riding Stroman and the Cubs to win it tonight.
Prediction: Chicago Cubs Moneyline +107
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