Cubs vs Marlins Prediction and MLB Tips - 25 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 24, 2026, 6:20PM | Published: Sep 24, 2026, 12:28AM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
Matthew Boyd (9-5, 4.06 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Marlins are going with Tyler Phillips (5-6, 3.45 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Marlins game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Cubs vs Miami MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 66% chance of defeating the Marlins at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Marlins: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.45, Marlins $2.80
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.04), Marlins +1.5 ($1.80)
- 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 $1.45 and the Marlins at $2.80.
The Cubs are listed as 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 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 52% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Cubs vs Marlins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.45 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.04 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Marlins best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though 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 suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Marlins: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Miami game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Miami game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Marlins: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Marlins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins
- Date: Friday 25 September 2026
- Time: 4:20am 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 are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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