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<p>Thursday's matchup between the Marlins and Cubs is set to get started at 7:40 PM ET from Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs are sending Jameson Taillon to the mound up against A.J. Puk for the Marlins. Coming into the game, the Marlins are 4-15 compared to the Cubs at 11-7.</p>

<p>Chicago is the favorite at -152, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs. If you're looking to watch this one on TV, it can be seen on MARQ.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -152</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 7:40 ET on Thursday, April 18th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Marlins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Giants with a 3-1 loss. This was Miami's third straight loss, as they also dropped the final two games of their series vs. the Rockies. Heading into the game, the Marlins were the slight favorite at -106 on the money line.</p>

<p>Trevor Rogers got the start for the Marlins and took the loss. He only gave up one run on four hits but issued three walks and took the loss. Miami's offense scored their only run in thejson 6th, and Bryan De La Cruz was the one who drove it in, going 2/4 with a homer.</p><p>Miami is really struggling this season, as they have a record of 4-15 heading into today's game at Wrigley Field. The Marlins are on a six-game losing streak in series matchups and are still looking for their first series win this season. In the NL East, they are in 5th place and trail the Braves by nine games.</p>

<p>So far, Miami has been really bad at home, going 2-11, and they have been just below average on the road at 2-4. As the underdog this season, the Marlins are 4-8 compared to 0-7 as the favorite.</p><p>Despite their overall struggles, the Marlins have been a solid bet against the run line on the road this season, going 3-3. They have covered the run line in two straight road games and have an average scoring margin of -0.5 runs per game away from home. Miami has been a much better bet against the run line as an underdog, going 6-6, compared to 0-7 as the favorite. Their average run differential in wins is +4.2 runs per game, while it drops to -3.5 runs per game in losses.</p><p>When the Marlins have played games with an over/under line of 7.5, the over/under record is 1-1. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 11-8. The average over/under line for their games this season has been 8 runs, and 89.5% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. </p><p>A.J. Puk is getting the start for the Miami Marlins today on the road against the Cubs. In his first start of the season, he went 4 2/3 innings and took the loss, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks. He has 2 strikeouts in each of his first two starts.</p><p>Our projected top hitter for the Marlins today is Luis Arraez, as he has the highest total hits projection on the team and in the league today. If you're looking for a longshot bet, Jesús Sánchez has the 7th highest home run projection in the league today. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is our top home run pick for the Marlins, as he has the best odds on the team and 7th best in the league today.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cubs's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Diamondbacks, closing out their series with a 5-3 win. After allowing one run to the Diamondbacks in the bottom of the first, the Cubs responded with two runs of their own. Chicago went on to add another two runs in the 5th inning.</p>

<p>Starting for the Cubs was Jordan Wicks, who picked up the win. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits. Cody Bellinger had a big game at thejson, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>With an overall record of 11-7, the Cubs are 2nd in the NL Central, just half a game behind the Brewers. Today, the Cubs are at home, taking on the Marlins. This season, the Cubs have yet to play a game against other teams in the NL Central.</p>

<p>Chicago has been good at home so far, putting together a 5-1 record. And they have been above .500 on the road, going 6-6. Coming into today's game, the Cubs have won four straight games as the favorite.</p><p>When the Cubs are favored, they are 3-1 against the run line. When they are the underdog, they are 10-4 against the run line. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.6, while their average run differential in losing games is -3.6. Overall, they are 13-5 against the run line this season.</p><p>The Cubs have a combined run average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but their over/under record is just 9-9. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone 3-1 in those games. Overall, 72.2% of their games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Jameson Taillon is coming off a season in which he made 29 starts and finished with a record of 8-10. His ERA for the year was 4.84, and he finished with a WHIP of 1.28. Taillon's batting average allowed was .254, while his on-base percentage allowed was .301. He finished the year with nine quality starts and gave up a total of 27 home runs. For the season, Taillon averaged 8.16 strikeouts per nine innings and 2.39 walks per nine innings.</p><p>When it comes to the Cubs' offensive projections, we have Nico Hoerner as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits. If you're looking for a home run pick, our model likes Christopher Morel, as he has the best odds to hit a home run on the team and his home run projection is 8th best in the league today. Garrett Cooper is our 2nd best home run pick for the Cubs and his odds to hit a home run are 9th best in the league today.</p>

Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 4/18/24

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<p>Betting on today's Flames and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Bruins as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Bruins to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>The Bruins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Flames Have a Shot at a Win at Boston?</h3><p>Following a 4-2 loss to the Oilers, the Flames are now 7-5-1. Calgary trailed early, giving up a goal just 20 seconds into the first period. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 6.</p>

<p>The Flames, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. They tied the game at 2-2 in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.</p><p>Calgary's offense fired 31 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich scored his first goal of the year in the third period.</p> <p>The Flames recorded 22 giveaways and picked up three assists, with Kevin Bahl earning his 5th assist of the season. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before Mantha's goal at 15:27 in the second.</p><p>Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game and two more in the 3rd period, leading to a 4-2 loss to Edmonton. The first goal came just 20 seconds into the 1st period, and the Oilers scored again at 11:48. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, Calgary's defense allowed a power-play goal at 9:50 in the 3rd period and an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Boston moved closer to .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, improving to 6-7-1. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score falling well short.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense struck twice in the first period, with Justin Brazeau netting his fifth goal of the season, followed by Charlie Coyle, who scored his second on a power play. The Bruins took 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Brad Marchand picked up his seventh assist on Coyle's power-play goal, while Elias Lindholm added his sixth assist. Nikita Zadorov was credited with his fifth assist on Brazeau's goal, and Charlie McAvoy earned his third assist of the season.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Bruins will be looking to replicate their performance from their last game, where they held the Kraken scoreless. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Boston’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/7/24

<p>Triston McKenzie takes the mound for the Cleveland Guardians, while Emerson Hancock gets the start for the Seattle Mariners. The Guardians come into this game with a record of 3-1, while the Mariners are sitting at 2-2.</p>

<p>First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA. If you can't make it to the ballpark, you can catch the game on RSNW.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -105</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Monday, April 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GUARDIANS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Mariners to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Carlos Carrasco got the start for the Guardians in their most recent game, but he was unable to get a quality start. He went five innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. Cleveland ended up losing the game 4-3, with Scott Barlow taking the loss.</p>

<p>Heading into the game, the Guardians were slight favorites, with a money line of -121. The A's got out to an early 2-0 lead after the first inning, and the Guardians were unable to get much going offensively until the eighth inning when they scored three runs. Josh Naylor and Ramón Laureano each had two hits in the loss.</p><p>Triston McKenzie will be on the mound for the Guardians in this one. McKenzie made four starts last season and went 0-3 with an ERA of 5.06. His WHIP for the year was 1.56, and opponents hit .182 off him. McKenzie's FIP for the season was 4.50, and he finished the year with one home run allowed. The right-hander averaged 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings and 3.2 walks per game.</p><p>For the Guardians, we have Steven Kwan with the highest total hits projection on the team. José Ramírez has the best chance to hit a home run for the Guardians, as his home run projection is 16th best in the league today. Andrés Giménez has the 3rd best odds to hit a home run for the Guardians, while Bo Naylor is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston took the series finale against Seattle, winning 5-1. The Red Sox scored four runs in the fourth inning, and that was all they needed to secure the win.</p>

<p>Garrett Whitlock got the start for Boston, going five innings and giving up just one earned run. Bryce Miller started for Seattle, going five innings and giving up four earned runs. Tyler O'Neill and Enmanuel Valdez both homered for Boston.</p><p>Getting the start for the Mariners is right-hander Emerson Hancock, who is coming off a season in which he made three starts and finished with an ERA of 4.50. His WHIP for the season was 1.33, and he allowed opposing batters to hit .260. In terms of quality starts, Hancock finished with zero, and his FIP for the season was 4.09. On the year, he allowed one home run and finished with a K/BB ratio of 2.0.</p><p>Looking at the Mariners' player props today, Julio Rodríguez is not only the favorite to lead the team in hits, but he also has the best odds to hit a home run for Seattle. His home run projection is 12th best in the league for today's games. If you're looking for another Mariners player to go deep, Cal Raleigh has the 13th best odds in the league to hit a home run. Mitch Garver is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections.</p>

Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/24

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