There are lots of MLB games on Sunday, August 7, but we’ll be zoning in on the Marlins vs. Cubs today in this betting preview. I have tons of sharp bets for this matchup. All of my bets were found on the OddsJam sports betting software.
As usual, I’ll be sharing all of my betslips in this article. I do this because I know many people tail these bets. If I win, then the people tailing win. If I lose, then they lose. We have the same sweat. Tail these sharp MLB bets and we’re in it together against the sportsbooks today for the Cubs vs. Marlins game!
Jesus Luzardo (2-4, 3.97 ERA) is set to start today for the Miami Marlins. Adrian Sampson (0-2, 3.74 ERA) will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs. This game is scheduled to begin at 2:20pm ET. This MLB matchup is taking place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL.
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I think that the Chicago Cubs will put up a couple of runs early against Jesus Luzardo, and I really like the Cubs on the 1st half run line. This lined up with a sharp pick from the OddsJam Positive EV Betting Tool.
As seen below on the OddsJam MLB Odds Screen, the Cubs -0.5 first half run line is +130 odds on FanDuel sportsbook, and no other online bookmaker is giving better than +113 odds. This bet has a ton of value, and I locked it in.
So the first bet I have for the Miami Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs matchup today is on FanDuel. I ended up betting the Chicago Cubs -0.5 1st half run line at +130 odds for $380. I think that the value is ridiculous, and my betslip is below.
Next, I found value in the total runs betting market. I’m on under 4.5 1st Half Total Runs at +118 odds. My prediction is that the Cubs will be leading 2-0 after the fifth inning. I think that u4.5 1H Total Runs at +118 odds is one of the best MLB betting picks for Sunday, August 7.
I’m also on the full game total. I of course took the under. I’m on u9 runs at -115 odds on FanDuel sportsbook. This was another Positive EV play, and it’s one of my favorite bets for Sunday, 8/7/22. My prediction is that this game will be very low scoring, with the Cubs winning 3-1.
I also ended up taking the under 8.5 runs at +108 odds as well. This is an “alternate market” on FanDuel sportsbook. I’m all about the under in this MLB game between the Miami Marlins & the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, August 7. Please, no runs!
Although I do think that the Cubs will win this game, I’m more confident that this matchup will be low scoring. I locked in the Cubs under 4.5 team total as well on FanDuel sportsbook. The u4.5 Team Total for the Cubs is priced at -122 odds on FanDuel, and I think this bet is quite good. There was clear value, and it was a Positive EV bet from OddsJam.