Pick details
| MATCHUP | Miami Marlins | Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 77-80 | 87-70 |
| Spread | +1.5 -156 | -1.5 129 |
| Moneyline | +144 | -175 |
| Total | Over 7 (-106) | Under 7 (-113) |
| Where | Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins enter Wednesday’s contest with a 76-80 overall record (3rd in the National League East) and a dreadful 31-47 mark on the road. The Marlins offense has been inconsistent this season. Miami has compiled 694 runs scored (17th in MLB), 238 doubles, a .248 team batting average and 162 home runs which ranks 23rd in Major League Baseball.The Marlins arrive at tomorrow night’s game in subpar form. Miami has lost four of the team’s last six games played this season, including an 8-2 loss to the San Diego Padres last week.
The Marlins will turn to right hander Ryan Gusto in this game. In 17 starts made in 2026, Gusto has compiled a 1-5 win-loss record, a 4.14 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP and 69 strikeouts in 82.2 innings pitched. Ryan Gusto arrives at this contest in outstanding form, allowing two earned runs or less in eight of his last nine starts made this season. Gusto will look to build on his recent success on the mound in tomorrow night’s matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
Turning our attention to the Marlins offense, the Miami lineup features talented shortstop Otto Lopez. Lopez enters this contest with a .305 batting average (5th in MLB), 11 home runs, 38 walks, 71 RBIs, 32 stolen bases and a .789 OPS.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs enter Wednesday night’s matchup with an 87–69 overall record (2nd in the National League Central) and a rather impressive 45–33 mark at home. Chicago has played poor baseball recently, losing five of the team’s last seven games.The Cubs arrive at this contest in solid form. Chicago has won three of the team’s last four games, including a 1-0 shutout victory over the Baltimore Orioles three days ago.
The Cubs will start right hander Kevin Gausman in this contest. In 31 starts made this season, Gausman has compiled a 9-12 win-loss record, a 4.55 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP and 177 strikeouts (19th in MLB) in 172 innings pitched. Kevin Gausman has been rather inconsistent recently, allowing five earned runs or more in two of his last four starts made in 2026. Having stated that, Gausman continues to miss bats at a high level and remains one of the more dangerous strikeout pitchers in the National League.
The Cubs lineup features outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ. Pete Crow-Armstrong has tallied a .280 batting average, 45 home runs (1st in MLB), 78 walks, 107 RBIs and a .949 OPS which ranks second in Major League Baseball. Ian Happ has compiled 24 home runs and 67 RBIs.
Why the Miami Marlins will win.
• Enhanced motivation. The Miami Marlins have lost four of the team’s last six games played this season.• Starting pitching. In 17 starts made in 2026, Ryan Gusto has compiled a 1-5 win-loss record, a 4.14 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP and 69 strikeouts in 82.2 innings pitched.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win.
• Home field advantage. The Chicago Cubs have played exceptional baseball at home, amassing a 45-33 win-loss record at Wrigley Field.• Current form. The Cubs have won three of the team’s last four games.
• Starting pitching. In 31 starts made this season, Kevin Gausman has compiled a 9-12 win-loss record, a 4.55 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP and 177 strikeouts which ranks 19th in Major League Baseball.
