Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins | September 5, 2026

Final September 5, 2026 • loanDepot park, Miami

Chicago Cubs 👑

81-62

Miami Marlins

71-72

MLB PREVIEW • September 5, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Chicago Cubs (81-62) travels to play Miami Marlins (71-72) at loanDepot park, Miami.

Chicago Cubs

Visiting Side

Record 81-62

Miami Marlins

Home Side

Record 71-72

Scoring

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T	H	E
CHI	0	0	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	6	13	0
MIA	0	0	0	2	2	0	1	0	0	5	6	0

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

18%

Chicago Cubs

82%

Miami Marlins

Projected Score CHI 2.2 - MIA 5.5

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Miami Marlins has a stronger home record.
Miami Marlins boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Miami Marlins has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.

Chicago Cubs

STAT

Miami Marlins

54.9% Win % 49.4%

89-73 Overall Record 80-82

46-35 Home Record 47-34

43-38 Away Record 33-48

0.50 Runs / G 4.41

.129 Team BA .249

.374 Team OPS .727

6.19 Team ERA 4.09

1.50 WHIP 1.28

62 AB (At Bats) 5411

1 R (Runs) 715

8 H (Hits) 1347

1 2B (Doubles) 242

0 3B (Triples) 37

0 HR (Home Runs) 168

1 RBI (Runs Batted In) 685

9 TB (Total Bases) 2167

7 BB (Walks) 552

19 SO (Strikeouts) 1337

1 SB (Stolen Bases) 163

.129 AVG .249

.229 OBP .326

.145 SLG .400

.374 OPS .727

1.2 RC (Runs Created) 733.2

.100 BB/PA .090

0.37 BB/K 0.41

3.94 P/PA 3.82

1 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 447

70 PA (Plate Appearances) 6127

0.0 AB/HR 32.2

6.19 ERA 4.09

1.50 WHIP 1.28

16.0 IP (Innings) 1428.1

21 H (Hits Allowed) 1266

11 ER (Earned Runs) 649

4 HR (HR Allowed) 171

3 BB (Walks Allowed) 561

13 K (Strikeouts) 1323

7.3 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.3

0 W (Wins) 80

2 L (Losses) 82

0 SV (Saves) 35

0.985 FP (Fielding %) 0.982

1 E (Errors) 101

6 DP (Double Plays) 242

67 TC (Total Chances) 5743

48 PO (Putouts) 4285

18 A (Assists) 1357

4.1 RF (Range Factor) 35.6

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Miami Marlins plays on familiar turf at loanDepot park, Miami.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Chicago Cubs Could Win

Chicago Cubs brings a Team ERA of 6.19 and Batting Average of .129 into the matchup.

Why Miami Marlins Could Win

Miami Marlins counters with a Team ERA of 4.09 and Batting Average of .249.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Miami Marlins's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

loanDepot park, Miami

Dome/Indoor

Attendance

26,141

Closing Odds

Line: CHC -126 | O/U: 8.5

Pitching & Leaders

Away Starter

Javier Assad

Home Starter

Ryan Gusto

Consensus Pool

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Chicago Cubs (10.3%) Miami Marlins (89.7%)

Total Submissions: 50 circles

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