The Chicago Cubs (42-63) host the Miami Marlins (48-58) in a Saturday afternoon battle, with the first pitch set for 2:20 p.m. ET. Both teams are listed at -110 (risk $110 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Marlins vs. Cubs odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is eight (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).

Before making any Marlins vs. Cubs picks, you NEED to check out the MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and it enters Week 18 on a 20-14 roll on top-rated MLB picks, returning almost $400 for $100 players. This is the same model that pegged the 2021 Atlanta Braves at 10-1 as one of three best bets to win it all last season. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.

The model knows Chicago left fielder Ian Happ has been a pure hitter with good pitch recognition skills. Happ owns solid bat speed and can produce extra-base hits consistently. The 27-year-old is batting .274 with nine home runs and 46 RBIs. He also leads the team in doubles (26). In his last outing, he went 1-for-3 along with a double. 

The model also knows Miami designated hitter Jesus Aguilar is a run-producing bat in the middle of the lineup. Aguilar is pretty good at making solid contact with home-run power. The 32-year-old is patient at the dish and won't be consistently chasing pitches. He's second on the team in dingers (13) and RBIs (44). On Aug. 3, he belted a solo homer. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Marlins vs. Cubs. We can tell you the model is leaning over the total, and it also says one side of the money line has ALL the value. You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.

So who wins Marlins vs. Cubs? And which side of the money line has ALL the value? Join SportsLine here to find out, all from the model that has crushed its top-rated MLB money-line picks!