Cubs vs Marlins Prediction and MLB Tips - 24 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 23, 2026, 11:40PM | Published: Sep 22, 2026, 7:28PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, beginning at 9:40am AEST.
The Cubs will have Kevin Gausman (9-12, 4.55 ERA) start, while the Marlins will counter with Ryan Gusto (1-5, 4.14 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Marlins game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Cubs vs Miami MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 64% chance of beating the Marlins at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Marlins: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.53, Marlins $2.60
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.20), Marlins +1.5 ($1.68)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.53 and the Marlins at $2.60.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Marlins, with odds of $2.20 available at TAB.
For the underdog Marlins (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.68.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 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 54% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Cubs vs Marlins: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.53 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.20 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Marlins betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better 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 likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cubs vs Marlins: Prediction
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Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Miami match-up.
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Cubs vs Marlins: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Marlins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 9:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins
- Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Miami predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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