Marlins vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Aug 6, 2022

The Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins clash in MLB at Wrigley Field on Saturday, starting at 2:20PM ET.

Drew Smyly (3-6, 4.42 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, pitting him against Pablo López (7-6, 3.41 ERA) for the Marlins.

Dimers' best betting picks for Marlins vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Marlins vs. Cubs?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Marlins-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Marlins a 51% chance of getting the W against the Cubs.

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Marlins vs. Cubs Game Odds

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-165), Marlins -1.5 (+146)
• Moneyline: Cubs -102, Marlins -115
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Marlins, with -165 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Marlins (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +146.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Cubs and Marlins are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -102. That means you can risk $102 to win $100, for a total payout of $202, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Marlins at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Marlins vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (0.5% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Marlins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cubs 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 seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 8.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from PointsBet.

Marlins vs. Cubs Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to explore up-to-date 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 coverage of Saturday's Marlins-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Marlins vs. Cubs on Saturday August 6, 2022.

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Marlins vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins
• Date: Saturday August 6, 2022
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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