The Chicago Cubs will play against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The game is set to start at 1:10 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night game as these teams meet on the field.
Cubs vs. Marlins Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine: -140. The Cubs have a better record and strong hitters like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki. Their recent win against the Marlins also shows their strength.
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.0 (101). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, and the Marlins’ pitching struggles suggest a higher-scoring game.
Team Trends
- The Chicago Cubs have a division record of 4-2 this season.
- The Miami Marlins are 10 games back in the NL East with a record of 19-28.
- In a recent game against the Miami Marlins, the Chicago Cubs had 21 hits and won 14-1.
- Seiya Suzuki hit a home run and drove in four runs for the Cubs on May 20, 2025.
- Miami Marlins pitcher Javier Sanoja allowed five runs in just one inning on May 20, 2025.
Cubs vs Marlins Preview
The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. The Cubs will have Cade Horton on the mound. Horton has pitched in two games this season with one start. He has a record of 2-0, but his ERA stands at 6.00. Horton will aim to lower his ERA and keep the Cubs in the game.
The Marlins will counter with Max Meyer. Meyer has been a regular starter for the team this season. He has pitched in nine games, all starts, with a record of 3-4 and an ERA of 4.47. Meyer will look to add another win to his record. The game will begin at 1:10 PM, and fans can expect an engaging contest as these teams meet.
Marlins’ Key Players and Current Form
The Miami Marlins have a top hitter in Kyle Stowers. He leads the team in batting average at .310. Stowers also has 10 home runs, which ranks first in the league. Xavier Edwards is an important player for the Marlins. He has a batting average of .263 and has scored 18 runs. Unfortunately, Edwards is out with a mid-back strain and is on the 10-day injured list. Eric Wagaman contributes to the Marlins’ lineup. He has a batting average of .242 and has hit 3 home runs. Wagaman has also scored 19 runs this season.
Cubs’ Hitters and Pitching Overview
The Chicago Cubs have strong hitters this season. Pete Crow-Armstrong leads with a .285 batting average and 12 home runs. Kyle Tucker follows closely with a .268 average and 11 home runs. Seiya Suzuki also has 12 home runs, contributing to the team’s offense. Cade Horton is the starting pitcher for the Cubs. He has played in two games this season with one start. Horton’s record stands at 2-0 with an ERA of 6.00. He has seven strikeouts and no walks in nine innings. The Cubs’ team stats show solid hitting performance. They rank 5th in batting average at .261 and 4th in slugging percentage at .448. The team has hit 68 home runs and stolen 61 bases, ranking high in these categories.
Final Betting Pick
The Cubs are favored on the money line with odds of -140. Their strong record of 29-20 and recent performances against the Marlins support this. Players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki have been key, with high batting averages and home run stats. The Cubs’ recent 14-1 win over the Marlins shows their offensive strength.
The over/under is set at 9.0, and betting on the over seems reasonable. Both teams have shown they can score, and the Marlins’ pitching struggles with a 5.56 ERA. The Cubs’ hitters are performing well, and the Marlins have allowed many runs in recent games. This suggests a high-scoring game is likely.
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Last updated:May 21, 2025 Cubs, Marlins