The Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins meet in MLB action from LoanDepot Park on Friday.
Odds
This game is lined at a coin flip with -110 odds on both sides. The total for this game is set at 7.5 runs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Marcus Stroman will start for the Cubs here and is 2-2 with a 2.17 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. Jesus Luzardo will start for Miami in this one and is 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season.
Matchup History
Chicago’s 4-3 win back on September 21st, 2022, made it back-to-back wins for the Cubs in this head-to-head matchup against the Marlins.
Trends
Chicago is 4-0 in their last 4 road games and 5-0 in their last 5 road games against a team with a left-handed starter while the under is 4-1 in their last 5 games against the NL East. Miami is 6-2 in their last 8 home games and 0-4 in their last 4 games overall while the under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 home games against a team with a winning record.
Pick
I’m backing the under here. I think this is going to be a rock solid pitching matchup between Stroman and Luzardo, two pitchers who have been lights out for the better part of the season. Chicago’s offense has been more consistent and Miami’s is capable of stalling at any time, but the pitching I think will be the story here. Give me the under.