Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins Prediction – 5/21/2025

The Miami Marlins will host the Chicago Cubs on May 21, 2025, at LoanDepot Park in what will be the third game of their series. The Cubs come in hot with a 29-20 record, while the Marlins have had a rougher stretch at 19-28. While the Cubs are pushing to strengthen their position in the standings, the Marlins face mounting pressure to reverse their course before the mid-season mark.

🔍 Quick Takes & Hidden Edges

Chicago Cubs

• Projected as a top-5 offense today.
• Favorable matchups vs Marlins bullpen due to limited same-handed relief.
• Ranked 4th in MLB in home runs (68).

Miami Marlins

• Max Meyer’s fastball spin rate has jumped 130 RPM year-over-year.
• Jesus Sanchez profiles well vs Cade Horton's flyball tendencies.
• Bullpen ranked among the worst in MLB.

📢 Official Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Cubs 5 – Marlins 4.37

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🧠 Narrative Breakdown

In their most recent matchup, the Cubs flexed their offensive firepower, launching themselves up the MLB leaderboard with a total of 68 home runs. Offensively, they’ve shown depth and power. Their projected lineup today ranks among the top 5 in all of baseball.

Miami’s offense, while decent in batting average, lacks power and consistency. Their rank of 21st in home runs reflects that they struggle to put up crooked numbers in single innings. Defensively and on the mound, Max Meyer is the lone bright spot, with strong xFIP and fastball metrics that suggest improvement ahead.

Cade Horton, meanwhile, has a concerning 6.00 ERA and projects for only 4.9 innings. His control and issues could open the door for the Marlins, especially early in the game.

Still, the Cubs are favored for good reason. With a strong lineup and an edge in bullpen reliability, they should be able to pull away in the later innings.

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