Get the Marlins vs. Cubs prediction with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks and best bets for this MLB game.
The Chicago Cubs (28-19) head to Miami for a Monday night showdown against the Marlins (18-27), looking to extend their win streak to four games.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET at loanDepot park. Both teams have emerging offensive threats: Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to shine for the Cubs, while Liam Hicks is heating up for the Marlins.
With Ben Brown on the mound against Edward Cabrera, this game sets up as a high-scoring affair between two teams trending in opposite directions. Let’s dive into where to watch, the latest odds, top player props, and our betting prediction.
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📺 Where To Watch Marlins vs. Cubs? (May 19, 2025)
- Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Location: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
- TV Broadcast: FDSFL and MARQ
- Live Stream: FuboTV (Free Trial Available)
💸 Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Cubs -174 | Marlins +145
- Spread: Cubs -1.5 (-108)
- Total: 8.5 runs (Over -117, Under -102)
⚾ Pitcher Matchup
- Cubs: Ben Brown (3-3, 4.75 ERA, 50 K, .287 BAA)
- Marlins: Edward Cabrera (0-1, 5.52 ERA, 26 K, .276 BAA)
Both starters have struggled to find consistency, but Brown has a higher strikeout ceiling. Cabrera has good stuff but has battled control issues and hasn’t gone deep into games.
📊 Betting Insights
- Cubs are 19-9 as moneyline favorites this season, including 6-2 when favored at -174 or shorter.
- Marlins are 14-25 as underdogs, just 6-15 when listed at +145 or longer.
- The over is 28-16-3 in Cubs games and 26-19 in Marlins matchups this year.
🩹 Injury Report
Cubs:
- Ian Happ (10-Day IL, oblique)
- Shota Imanaga (15-Day IL, leg)
- Justin Steele, Eli Morgan, Javier Assad, Tyson Miller (60-Day IL)
Marlins:
- Robert Brantly, Dane Myers, Xavier Edwards (10-Day IL)
- Andrew Nardi, Griffin Conine, Eury Pérez (60-Day IL)
🔥 Prop Bets
Cubs
- Pete Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 RBI (+160)
- Kyle Tucker Over 1.5 Total Bases (+120)
- Nico Hoerner Over 1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Marlins
- Kyle Stowers Over 0.5 HR (+225)
- Liam Hicks Over 0.5 RBI (+235)
- Eric Wagaman Over 1.5 Total Bases (+140)
💥 Same Game Parlay (Odds: +450)
- ✅ Cubs ML (-174)
- ✅ Over 8.5 Runs (-117)
- ✅ Pete Crow-Armstrong to Record an RBI (+160)
🧠 Final Marlins vs. Cubs Prediction
This game could come down to bullpen execution, but the Cubs hold the edge in lineup depth and consistency. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s red-hot bat and the Cubs’ strong run production should give them the win, while Edward Cabrera’s volatility could open the floodgates for Chicago’s bats. Expect fireworks and a tight but high-scoring contest.
- ✅ Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Marlins 4
- ✅ Best Bet: Cubs ML (-174), Over 8.5 Runs (-117)
- ✅ Parlay Value: +450
