Get the Cubs vs. Marlins prediction with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks and best bets for this Tuesday MLB game.
The Chicago Cubs (28-20) are in Miami for the second game of their series against the Marlins (19-27) at loanDepot park, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. ET. The Cubs will send veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon to the mound, while the Marlins counter with Ryan Weathers.
Chicago enters the matchup as solid -153 moneyline favorites, while the total sits at 8.5 runs.
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📺 Where To Watch Cubs vs. Marlins? (May 20, 2025)
| Game Info | Details |
| Matchup | Cubs vs. Marlins |
| Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 |
| Time | 6:40 p.m. ET |
| Location | loanDepot park, Miami, FL |
| TV | FDSFL, MARQ |
| Live Stream | Fubo, MLB.TV |
⚾ Starting Pitcher Matchup
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | OBA |
| Jameson Taillon (CHC) | 2-3 | 4.53 | 1.31 | 7.6 | .265 |
| Ryan Weathers (MIA) | 1-1 | 5.94 | 1.55 | 6.9 | .282 |
Taillon has been solid lately, going at least 5 innings in each of his last four starts. Weathers, on the other hand, has struggled with command and keeping the ball in the yard, which spells trouble against a red-hot Cubs lineup.
💰 Cubs vs. Marlins Odds
| Bet Type | Cubs | Marlins |
| Moneyline | -153 | +128 |
| Run Line | -1.5 (+111) | +1.5 (-133) |
| Total (O/U) | 8.5 | O: -111 / U: -108 |
📊 Betting Trends
🔵 Cubs Betting Trends
- Cubs are 19-10 as moneyline favorites this season.
- Chicago is 11-5 when favored at odds shorter than -153.
- The Cubs have hit the over in 29 of 48 games this season.
🟢 Marlins Betting Trends
- Marlins are 15-25 as underdogs.
- Miami has gone 8-16 as underdogs of +128 or longer.
- The Marlins have hit the over in 27 of 46 games.
🔥 Player Props to Watch
Cubs Top Hitters
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 12 HR, 38 RBI, .569 SLG
🔥 8th in MLB in HRs; homered twice last week. - Kyle Tucker: 10 HR, 33 RBI, .258 AVG
💣 Power threat from the left side. - Nico Hoerner: .293 AVG
🎯 Currently riding a 4-game hit streak.
Marlins Key Bats
- Kyle Stowers: .303 AVG, 10 HR, 30 RBI
🔥 Batting .306 over last 10 games with 4 HRs. - Eric Wagaman: .242 AVG, 10 2B, 3 HR
🧱 Consistent production despite low power. - Liam Hicks: .280 AVG, 4 HR, 4 2B
⚾ One of Miami’s steadiest contact bats.
🧠 Expert Pick & Prediction
The Cubs have one of the best offenses in baseball and a starting pitching edge with Taillon facing a vulnerable Miami staff led by Weathers. With Crow-Armstrong and Tucker swinging freely, Chicago should control this one.
Prediction:
Cubs 5, Marlins 3
Best Bet: Cubs ML (-153)
Total Bet: Under 8.5
💣 Same Game Parlay (SGP) 💵
Here’s a fun parlay to consider:
- ✅ Cubs ML
- ✅ Pete Crow-Armstrong to Hit a HR
- ✅ Kyle Stowers Over 0.5 RBI
- ✅ Total Runs Under 9.5
💸 Boosted Odds: +900 (available on select sportsbooks)
