Marlins vs. Cubs Odds
| Marlins Odds | +140 |
| Cubs Odds | -170 |
| Over/Under | 9 (-106/-114) |
| Date | Friday, May 5 |
| Time | 2:20 p.m. ET |
| Channel | MLB Network |
*Odds as of Friday morning
The MLB schedule for Friday, May 5 is largely an evening slate, however, the Miami Marlins take on the Chicago Cubs at 2:20 p.m. ET for those looking for a little early afternoon action.
Live Marlins vs. Cubs odds show Chicago as the clear favorite for today’s matchup, but with that said, it’s the over/under that may be offering the most value for bettors.
With the help of the Action Network’s PRO betting systems, let’s examine the Marlins vs. Cubs pick that matches a strategy with a 57% win rate since 2018.
Marlins vs. Cubs Picks
Friday’s Marlins vs. Cubs under is a match for our High Strikeout Pitchers PRO System, which has produced a record of 243-187-27 (57%) since April of 2018.
The crux of this strategy is to identify games in which both starting pitchers have good strikeout rates that historically lead to lower-scoring matchups.
As of the time of writing, this over/under sits at 9 at most sportsbooks across the market, though it’s extremely important to shop for the most advantageous vig, as well.
For example, DraftKings is offering under 9 at -115 compared to PointsBet’s under 9 at -110.
That’s essentially a free five cents of value simply for visiting our MLB Live Odds Page and putting in an extra 30 seconds of work to pinpoint the best line possible before locking in the Marlins vs. Cubs under for Friday’s matinee.
PRO Pick: Under 9 (-110)
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