Cubs vs. Marlins Prediction
Will the over cash again for bettors tonight in Miami when the Marlins host the Cubs at 7:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Marlins are +110 money line underdogs to upset the Cubs, who have odds of -133 to win again in Miami. With John Lackey set to face Jose Urena in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9 runs.
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From Rotoworld: Lackey was terrific in Sunday’s victory over the Pirates, surrendering just one run on two hits over his six frames. The veteran right-hander also issued three walks while punching out four. The only blemish on his day came on a solo blast off the bat of Jordy Mercer in the fifth inning. Lackey has been highly inconsistent this season, registering a 4.98 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 77/26 K/BB ratio across 81 1/3 innings. He’ll look to replicate this fine effort when he takes on the Marlins in Miami on Friday.
Urena limited the Braves to two runs over six-plus innings but took a no-decision on Sunday. Urena yielded just three hits and walked two while working into the seventh inning, but the Marlins’ bullpen ruined his shot at a win. Urena now boasts a 3.64 ERA and 1.24 ERA in 13 starts this season for Miami and he hasn’t taken a loss since May 17. He’ll try to keep it all working in his next start at home against the Cubs.
Bet Tonight’s Cubs vs. Marlins Game
OUR PREDICTION: The over is a perfect 4-0 in the last four games between these two teams in Miami and has hit in four of the last five games overall. The over is also 5-1-1 in the Marlins last seven home games and is 4-1-1 in Urena’s last six starts overall. On the other side, the over is 10-2 in the Cubs’ last 12 games versus National League East opponents.
FRIDAY MLB PREDICTION: CUBS/MARLINS OVER 9