Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins odds, tips and betting trends

On Thursday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Miami Marlins (4-15) visiting the Chicago Cubs (11-7) at 7:40 PM ET. The Cubs are favored (-152 moneyline odds) when they take the field at home against the Marlins (+128). The Chicago Cubs will give the start to Jameson Taillon and the Marlins will counter with Andrew Jacob Puk (0-3, 5.91 ERA). The Cubs won 5-3 over the Diamondbacks yesterday in their last game.