Chicago Cubs Host Miami Marlins in MLB Baseball Betting Action

The Chicago Cubs will look to improve on a 16-15 record when they take on the Miami Marlins, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Monday.

For the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks gets the ball, charged with keeping the Miami Marlins hitters off the base paths. He'll face Jarlin Garcia, 1-0 on the year.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.6-2.2 win for the Cubs on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Chicago (16-15) will face the 13-20 Marlins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Miami injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 19 (Chicago Cubs) and the No. 24 (Miami Marlins) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Chicago Cubs No. 7 ranked offense (4.74 runs per game) against a Miami Marlins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 23 at 4.82 runs allowed per game. The Chicago Cubs have been averaging 8.65 hits per game, more than the Miami Marlins have managed so far this season (7.73 hits on average).

Chicago owns the No. 9 defense, allowing 4.74 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Miami's No. 23-rated defense.