Marlins vs. Cubs prediction: Why Cubs are favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [9/22/2026]
Dimers' simulation model projects a 66.1% win probability for the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs will face the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, starting at 7:40 PM ET.
Kevin Gausman (9-12, 4.55 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Marlins have opted for Janson Junk (6-9, 4.50 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Cubs as the most likely winner in this Marlins vs. Cubs prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Marlins vs. Cubs prediction and odds
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 66.1% chance of defeating the Marlins. According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 53.2% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 6.5 runs has a 58.5% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Marlins +1.5 (-125) / Cubs -1.5 (+122)
- Moneyline: Marlins +178, Cubs -186
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-111/+108)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Cubs -1.5 @ 45¢ via Novig
- Moneyline: Cubs @ 65¢ via Novig
- Total: Over 6.5 @ 53¢ via Novig
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 6.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & first pitch details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Cubs and Marlins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 66.1% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary MLB prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.



