Cubs vs Marlins Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026, 5:10AM | Published: Sep 22, 2026, 2:28AM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, beginning at 9:40am AEST.
The Cubs will have Kevin Gausman (9-12, 4.55 ERA) start, up against Janson Junk (6-9, 4.50 ERA) for the Marlins.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Marlins game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Cubs vs Miami MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 66% chance of beating the Marlins at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Marlins: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.48, Marlins $2.75
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.04), Marlins +1.5 ($1.80)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.48 and the Marlins at $2.75.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Marlins, with odds of $2.04 available at TAB.
For the underdog Marlins (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.80.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 6.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Marlins (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 6.5-run over/under is expected to go over 59% of the time.
Cubs vs Marlins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.48 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.04 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 6.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cubs vs Marlins best bets are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Marlins are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Marlins: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Miami game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Miami game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Marlins: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Marlins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 9:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins
- Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Miami predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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