Miami
Marlins
Moneyline
+178
MLB Predictions
Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Predictions
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2:20pm EST
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Chicago
Cubs
Moneyline
-219
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Spread
Miami Marlins +1.5
Chicago Cubs -1.5
Moneyline
Miami Marlins +178
Chicago Cubs -219
Total
Over 7 (-107)
Under 7 (-112)
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Kit Wilson
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Marlins vs. Cubs Prediction: Starter Question Makes Chicago a Pass at -216
Analysis updated September 24, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT
Phillips brings a 3.45 ERA into his scheduled start. Chicago is the market favorite, but its incomplete pitching matchup leaves no clear wager.
Pitching matchup and price
Miami has right-hander Tyler Phillips scheduled to start with a 5-6 record and 3.45 ERA, according to NBC Sports / Associated Press. The same report said Chicago had not named a starter at publication. That leaves a key part of the matchup unresolved with SPF pricing the Cubs at -216 and the Marlins at +176.
Chicago's moneyline requires a win rate of about 68.4% to break even. The Cubs are the market's expected winner, but that alone doesn't justify paying the price. Pass on the moneyline; the unanswered pitching question doesn't establish value on Miami either.
Bullpen use and the total
Miami won Wednesday's game 3-2, using Cade Gibson, Calvin Faucher and Sandy Alcantara in relief, with Alcantara earning his second save. Those appearances warrant checking bullpen availability, but they don't establish who can pitch Thursday.
SPF lists Chicago -1.5 and Miami +1.5, with a total of 7.5 priced at -110 on either side. Without a complete starting-pitching matchup or confirmed relief availability, pass on the run line and total.
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass