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How to Watch Cubs vs. Marlins: TV Channel & Live Stream - April 18
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Apr. 18, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET
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Michael Busch and the Chicago Cubs square off against Luis Arraez and the Miami Marlins on Thursday at 7:40 PM ET in the first game of a four-game series.
Here's everything you need to watch the Cubs vs. Marlins game.
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Cubs vs. Marlins Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on MARQ
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Chicago Cubs vs. the Miami Marlins on FOX Sports!
Cubs vs. Marlins Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 7, Marlins 3
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 68%, Marlins 32%
Cubs vs. Marlins Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2023 | Marlins | -1.5 | 7.5 | -114 | -105 | 5-4 MIA |
| 5/6/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -183 | +156 | 4-2 CHC |
| 5/5/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -169 | +144 | 4-1 CHC |
| 4/30/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -176 | +150 | 4-3 MIA |
| 4/29/2023 | Marlins | -1.5 | 9 | -126 | +106 | 7-6 MIA |
| 4/28/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -115 | -104 | 3-2 MIA |
| 9/21/2022 | Marlins | -1.5 | 6.5 | -116 | -104 | 4-3 CHC |
| 9/20/2022 | Marlins | -1.5 | 7 | -163 | +139 | 2-1 CHC |
| 9/19/2022 | Marlins | -1.5 | 7 | -145 | +123 | 10-3 MIA |
| 8/7/2022 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9.5 | -141 | +119 | 3-0 MIA |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 3.94 |
| K/9 | 8.5 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Busch has a team-high batting average of .317, and paces the Cubs in home runs (six) and runs batted in (13).
- Of all hitters in the majors, Busch is fourth in home runs and 25th in RBI.
- Ian Happ has four doubles, a triple, a home run and 12 walks while batting .233.
- Happ ranks 149th in home runs and 36th in RBI among all MLB hitters this year.
- Cody Bellinger is batting .200 with a double, a triple, three home runs and nine walks.
- Bellinger has at least one base hit in four games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .250 with a triple, a home run, two walks and two RBI.
- Christopher Morel is batting .217 with a double, a triple, three home runs and five walks.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 13 | @ Mariners | W 4-1 | Shota Imanaga vs Emerson Hancock |
| April 14 | @ Mariners | W 3-2 | Javier Assad vs Luis Castillo |
| April 15 | @ Diamondbacks | W 3-2 | Ben Brown vs Merrill Kelly |
| April 16 | @ Diamondbacks | L 12-11 | Kyle Hendricks vs Tommy Henry |
| April 17 | @ Diamondbacks | W 5-3 | Jordan Wicks vs Brandon Pfaadt |
| April 18 | Marlins | - | Jameson Taillon vs Andrew Jacob Puk |
| April 19 | Marlins | - | Shota Imanaga vs Jesús Luzardo |
| April 20 | Marlins | - | Javier Assad vs Edward Cabrera |
| April 21 | Marlins | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Ryan Weathers |
| April 23 | Astros | - | Jordan Wicks vs Hunter Brown |
| April 24 | Astros | - | Jameson Taillon vs J.P. France |
Learn more about this Cubs vs. Marlins matchup on Fox Sports.
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Marlins Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 4.30 |
| K/9 | 9.1 |
Marlins Player Insights
- Arraez is hitting .276 with three doubles, a triple and seven walks, while getting on base at a rate of .353.
- Among all batters in MLB, Arraez's home run total ranks 254th and his RBI tally ranks 264th.
- Bryan De La Cruz has hit three home runs while hitting .288. Both high-water marks on his team.
- De La Cruz is 45th in home runs and 63rd in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Jazz Chisholm is hitting .215 with three doubles, two home runs and 10 walks.
- Josh Bell is hitting .200 with three doubles, two home runs and nine walks.
Marlins Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 13 | Braves | W 5-1 | Max Meyer vs Chris Sale |
| April 14 | Braves | L 9-7 | Jesús Luzardo vs Charlie Morton |
| April 15 | Giants | L 4-3 | Edward Cabrera vs Kyle Harrison |
| April 16 | Giants | W 6-3 | Ryan Weathers vs Jordan Hicks |
| April 17 | Giants | L 3-1 | Trevor Rogers vs Keaton Winn |
| April 18 | @ Cubs | - | Andrew Jacob Puk vs Jameson Taillon |
| April 19 | @ Cubs | - | Jesús Luzardo vs Shota Imanaga |
| April 20 | @ Cubs | - | Edward Cabrera vs Javier Assad |
| April 21 | @ Cubs | - | Ryan Weathers vs Kyle Hendricks |
| April 22 | @ Braves | - | Trevor Rogers vs Reynaldo López |
| April 23 | @ Braves | - | Andrew Jacob Puk vs Max Fried |
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