Miami Marlins (77-80) vs. Chicago Cubs (87-70) September 23, 2026 7:40 pm EDT The Line: Chicago Cubs -179 / Miami Marlins 147; Over/Under: 6.5 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Marlins prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 23rd at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Chicago Cubs are 87-70 this season after they lost game one by a score of 8-2 in 12 innings. The Cubs erased a 2-0 deficit in the sixth inning, but they failed to score in three extra innings for the loss. Chicago recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Happ, who went 1-6 with one RBI. Imanaga allowed four hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings, while Thielbar picked up the loss. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Reds and two out of three against the Braves.
This season, Chicago has a 4.17 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they have scored 837 runs with a .251 batting average and a .339 on base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led the Cubs with 45 home runs and 107 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added 19 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Kevin Gausman, who is 9-12 with a 4.55 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP over 172.0 innings pitched this season.
The Miami Marlins are 77-80 this year after they won game one in extra innings by a score of 8-2. Miami blew a 2-0 lead in the sixth, but they erupted for six runs in the 12th for the win. The Marlins recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Stowers, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Junk allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Ekness picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Miami lost all three against the Padres, but did win two out of three against the Diamondbacks before that.
This season, Miami has a 4.13 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while they have scored 700 runs with a .249 batting average and a .327 on base percentage. Otto Lopez has led the Marlins with 11 home runs and 71 RBIs, while Owen Caissie has added 14 home runs and 58 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Ryan Gusto, who is 1-5 with a 4.14 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP over 82.2 innings pitched this year.
Miami was able to snap their losing streak with a win on Tuesday in game one and they have scored 6+ runs in two of their last three games. The Marlins are 32-47 on the road this year, while the Cubs are 45-34 at home. Chicago has won three of their last five games and they have scored 5+ runs in all three of those wins. The Cubs are starting Gausman, who has allowed 1, 6, 1, 5, and 0 earned runs in his last five starts, while Gusto has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Marlins and the plus money here.