Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs 5/6/2023 Picks Predictions

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The Miami Marlins will go against the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Wrigley Field, Chicago, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 2:20 PM ET.

After being swept by the Atlanta Braves this week, the Miami Marlins are now 1-6 against them. They had a 15-10 record overall before this series.

Miami cannot allow those games to continue into subsequent series if they hope to compete this season. However, Miami could use some sort of reliable offensive life.

The Marlins entered this weekend with a bottom-10 walk and strikeout rate and were 29th in runs scored. They also have Luis Arraez in the lineup, who entered this series with an unremarkable slash line of .424/.482/.535.

The majority of the roster is now performing significantly below par.

The Marlins did not fare much better when it comes to their pitching, ranking 22nd in ERA going into the weekend. With a relief corps that ranks in the bottom 10 in WAR, ERA, and FIP, they are 25th as a unit in FIP.

In this game, Bryan Hoeing will start for Miami and has a chance to help the squad defeat the Cubs once more. He tossed 5.0 innings against them last week, allowing only two runs.

Hoeing only gave up five hits while walking one batter. His lone other start this year, in which he gave up four runs in 3.2 innings, was a vast improvement.

The total went OVER in 8 of Miami’s last 12 matches.
The Miami Marlins are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches.
The Marlins are 12-6 SU in their last 18 matches against the Chi Cubs.

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Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Predictions 5/6/2023

Chicago was in the top ten this season in both runs scored and runs allowed before these three games. With those stats and the second-best run differential in the NL, the Cubs’ record ought to be well above .500.

Instead, they were only 15-16 going into the game on Friday. Impressive stats are wonderful, but every squad strives for victory.

Chicago’s offense merely hits at the bat. They were batting average, slugging percentage, and slugging percentage top 10 entering the game on Friday.

They had the fourth-most hits overall, the fifth-most base steals, the ninth-most home runs, and the tenth-lowest strikeout rate in MLB.

Only Max Muncy has more home runs in the big league than Patrick Wisdom with 11. The Cubs have top-10 walk rates and strikeout rates on the mound.

Additionally, their bullpen ranks seventh in FIP. In this game, the relievers from Chicago will support seasoned pitcher Drew Smyly.

Smyly’s first start of the year saw him get pummeled, but since then, he’s pitched 30.1 innings and only given up five runs.

The total went UNDER in 6 of the Chi Cubs’ last 6 matches.
The Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 matches.
The total went UNDER in 8 of the Chi Cubs’ last 11 games with Miami.

Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs. The MLB pick for this game is the Chicago Cubs. Drew Smyly is up against an offense that doesn’t have much punch after going on a tear to start the season.

Bryan Hoeing performed well against the Cubs in his most recent start, but he did not prove he can lead a club to victory. Chicago has the superior bullpen and offense after the starters.

Additionally, the Cubs benefit from having a home audience. This game could strangely resemble the one on Friday afternoon, which the Cubs won by a few runs thanks to an early lead and strong pitching.

The Chicago Cubs will win to a predicted score of 7-5.

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