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2022 MLB Handicapping
(48-57-0) Miami Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs (41-63-0)
Date: Saturday August 6th
Time: 02:20 ETPM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago
Projected Pitchers: Pablo Lopez vs Drew Smyly
MLB Moneyline Odds: Marlins 108 Cubs -130
MLB run line Betting Odds: Marlins +1.5, Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs face off on Saturday in an MLB game at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Miami Marlins
The Marlins come into this game with a 48-57 record overall and they have gone 46-59 on the run line. On Wednesday, against the Cincinnati Reds, the Marlins were able to secure the 3-0 victory.
The Marlins are averaging 3.91 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 4.24 runs per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 13th in the league. Jorge Soler has hit 13 home runs and driven in 34 RBIs.
On the mound for the Marlins will be Pablo Lopez who sits with a 7-6 record and an ERA of 3.41. Lopez has been strong for the most part this season, but in his last start he gave up 12 hits and six runs.
Chicago Cubs
On the other side of this matchup is the Cubs who sit with a 41-63 record overall and they have gone 53-51 on the run line. On Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals they were defeated 7-2.
The Cubs are averaging 4.16 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 4.95 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 25th in the league. Patrick Wisdom has hit 20 home runs and driven in 52 RBIs.
On the mound for the Cubs is Drew Smyly who sits with a 3-6 record and an ERA of 4.42. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants he went four innings giving up seven hits and five runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Marlins are 7-0 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
Marlins are 10-1 in Lopezs last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Cubs are 0-5 in Smylys last 5 home starts.
Miami Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
Lopez is coming off a bad start, but don’t let that fool you, he is the better pitcher in this game and he is going to lockdown the Cubs offense here. The Marlins will find success off Smyly and the Marlins will secure the victory.
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