Marlins vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Aug 5, 2022

MLB action continues on Friday at 2:20PM ET as the Miami Marlins lock horns with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs will send Justin Steele (4-7, 3.86 ERA) to the mound, while the Marlins are going with Edward Cabrera (2-1, 3.45 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Marlins vs. Cubs, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Marlins vs. Cubs?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Marlins-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 56% chance of beating the Marlins.

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Marlins vs. Cubs Game Odds

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+150), Marlins +1.5 (-175)
• Moneyline: Cubs -145, Marlins +128
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-105/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites versus the Marlins, with +150 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Marlins (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -175.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -145. That means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Marlins at +128, where you can put down $100 to profit $128, earning a total payout of $228, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Marlins (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Marlins vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Marlins +1.5 @ -175 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Marlins @ +128 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -105 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make better investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Marlins moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Marlins vs. Cubs Prediction

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Miami vs. CHI Cubs, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Marlins-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Marlins vs. Cubs on Friday August 5, 2022.

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Marlins vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Friday's matchup between the Cubs and Marlins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins
• Date: Friday August 5, 2022
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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