Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs 5/7/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Miami Marlins will go against the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Wrigley Field, Chicago, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 2:20 PM ET.
Miami’s fourth consecutive defeat came as a result of being shackled in the first game of the series.
The Marlins were third in the NL East going into Saturday with a record of 16-17 and were six games behind the Braves for first place in the division standings.
Luis Arraez got three hits against Chicago on Friday, while Jon Berti (run) added two more in Miami’s defeat. The Marlins left five runners on base throughout the game and went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.
In five innings, Edward Cabrera (2-3) took the loss after giving up three runs on five hits, one walk, and 8 strikeouts.
In this game, Sandy Alcantara will start for the Marlins, marking his eighth start of the season. He enters the game with a record of 1-3, a 5.09 ERA, a 1.245 WHIP, 12 walks, and 31 strikeouts in 35.1 innings pitched.
Alcantara’s most recent start was on Tuesday at home against the Braves, and he was unsuccessful. He pitched five innings in a game the Marlins ultimately lost 6-0, surrendering three runs on six hits, 3 walks, and five strikeouts.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 matches.
- The Miami Marlins are 0-5 SU in their last 5 matches.
- The Miami Marlins are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches on the road.
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Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Predictions 5/7/2023
Chicago won the first game of this series on Friday after snapping a three-game losing streak thanks to strong pitching and the debut of slugging prospect Matt Mervis.
On Saturday, the Cubs had a record of 16-16 and were third in the NL Central, 3.5 games behind the Pirates who were leading the division.
On Friday, only Nico Hoerner (run) had two hits, but the Cubs had hits from seven of their nine positions in the lineup.
The winning home run came from Ian Happ (his fourth), and in the eighth inning Mervis recorded his first major league hit and RBI.
On the mound, Justin Steele (5-0) received the victory after pitching seven innings, during which he gave up one run on six hits, no walks, and four strikeouts.
For his first save, Mark Leiter Jr. pitched a spotless 9nth inning while giving up one hit, no walks, and one K.
For the Cubs, Hayden Wesneski will start this game, marking his seventh of the year. Over 28.1 innings of work this season, he is 2-1 with a 4.45 ERA, a 1.376 WHIP, eight walks, and 17 strikeouts.
Wesneski’s most recent start, a Tuesday away game against the Nationals, didn’t affect the decision. He pitched six innings in a game the Cubs ultimately lost 4-1, giving up one run on five hits, no walks, and two Ks.
- The total went UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs’ last 7 matches.
- The Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’ last 5 matches against Miami.
Miami vs Chicago Cubs. The MLB pick for this game is the Chicago Cubs. Prior to the Cubs winning the first game of this set on Friday, Miami won the sides’ last weekend series at LoanDepot Park.
Alcantara won the NL Cy Young Award last year, but in the first month of this season, he struggled to establish a rhythm.
Although Wesneski pitched well in his last start, the Cubs’ hitters were unable to generate much activity at the plate, therefore he was unable to get the victory.
You should be a little cautious rather than backing Alcantara wholeheartedly until we see him go back to form.
Expect the Cubs to muster up enough offense to secure a victory in the series’ conclusion while the Marlins struggle at the plate.
The Chicago Cubs will win to a predicted score of 6-2.
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Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs 5/7/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 2:20 PM ET
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
TV: MARQ
MLB Odds: Miami Marlins -118
MLB Totals: 7