The Miami Marlins face the Chicago Cubs today at Wrigley Field, with Cal Quantrill on the mound for Miami and Colin Rea for the Cubs. The Cubs, despite leading the NL Central, are struggling with four losses in their last six games, including a recent defeat to the Mets where their offense faltered, posting just three hits. Pete Crow-Armstrong managed to hit his tenth home run of the season, a bright spot amid the team's recent struggles. Meanwhile, the Marlins have also lost four of their last six, including two of three to the White Sox, with Xavier Edwards showing promise as he drove in a run during a recent game.

Betting odds currently favor the Cubs at -246 on the moneyline, while the Marlins sit at +201. The over/under is set at 8.0 runs. The Cubs have a 10-4 record in series openers this season and have shown trends that suggest the Over could be a good bet as it has hit in four out of their last five games against NL teams. In contrast, the Cubs have struggled at home, failing to cover the Run Line in five of their last seven games. Betting experts recommend placing a bet on the Cubs to win outright, as well as on the over for total runs scored.