Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick and Odds Preview

The Miami Marlins host Chicago on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 77-85 mark against the 96-76 Cubs in MLB betting odds action at Marlins Park.

The Miami Marlins will rely on Jose Urena to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Jon Lester will be his counterpart for the Chicago Cubs. Jose Urena is 0-0 this season, and Jon Lester is 0-0.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Miami sat as 200 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 8.5, according to Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.2-2.8 victory for the Cubs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Miami Marlins bring a 77-85 record to the battle against the 96-76 Cubs. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Chicago injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Miami Marlins at No. 23 and the Chicago Cubs at No. 1 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Miami Marlins No. 12 ranked offense (4.8 runs per game) against a Chicago Cubs defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 9 at 4.32 runs allowed per game. The Miami Marlins have been averaging 9.23 hits per game, more than the Chicago Cubs have managed so far this season (8.46 hits on average).

Defensively, Chicago features the No. 6-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.06 runs per game. Miami, meanwhile, comes in at No. 16 at home, scoring 4.59 runs per game.