Chicago Cubs (63-65) vs. Miami Marlins (46-81)
August 25, 2024 1:40 pm EDT
The Line: Miami Marlins +145 / Chicago Cubs -172; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 25th, at loanDepot Park.
Cubs Offense Broke out
The Cubs’ offense on Saturday broke out, putting up 14 runs, and that was enough for the 12 un victory. Seiya Suzuki hit two home runs and drove in four RBIs. The Cubs are averaging 4.2 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.13 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 19th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 9th. Ian Happ has hit 22 home runs and driven in 69 RBI so far this season. Getting the start for the Cubs will be Javier Assad, who sits with a 6-3 record and an ERA of 3.11. In his last start against the Detroit Tigers, he went 5.2 innings, giving up six hits and one run.
Why the Cubs Will Beat the Marlins
- The Marlins have lost eight of their last nine games at LoanDepot Park.
- The Cubs have won each of their last five road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the run line in each of the Marlins’ last five games.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games.
Marlins Pitching Has to be Better
The Marlin’s pitching on Saturday wasn’t good enough and that led to the defeat. Valente Bellozo went 4.2 innings, giving up seven hits and five runs. Connor Norby hit a home run, but his offensive output wasn’t enough because the pitching was so bad. The Marlins are averaging 3.71 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.08 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 28th. Jake Burger has hit 25 home runs and driven in 57 RBIs. Getting the start for the Marlins will be Adam Oller who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 9.64. Against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he went 4.2 innings, giving up three hits and five runs.
Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Prediction
This is a great spot to take the Cubs again. Assad gave up only one run ins his last start, and eh’s going to dominate the Marlins again here. Oller is on the mound for the marlins, and he’s going to be blown up here early by the Cubs. The Marlins are going to have no answer and this game is going to get out of hand early. Back the Cubs to end up winning this game on the run line.
