Marlins vs Cubs Picks and Prediction – 5/12/2025

The Miami Marlins open a three-game series on the road Monday versus the Chicago Cubs. Miami improved to 15-23 following Saturday’s 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Eric Wagaman had a two-run triple in the eighth to break a tie. The Marlins conclude a three-game series with the White Sox on Sunday. Miami is nine games behind the first-place New York Mets and the National League East. Keep up to date with all the MLB action with our MLB picks.

Kyle Stowers is batting .294 with 7 home runs, 26 RBI, and an on-base percentage of .368 to lead Miami in the four categories. Xavier Edwards is the leader in hits with 39. Miami is batting .247 with a .380 slugging percentage. On Monday, the Miami Marlins will send Cal Quantrill to the mound. The right-hander is 2-3 with a 7.11 ERA, 22 Ks, and 11 BBs.

The Chicago Cubs improved to 23-17 with a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak. Cade Horton debuted in the majors with a win for the Cubs with four strong innings of relief out of the bullpen. Chicago continues to lead the National League Central by two games over the second-place St Louis Cardinals.

Nico Hoerner is batting .280 to lead Chicago, and Ian Happ has a team-high 43 hits. Kyle Tucker is Chicago's leader in home runs with 10, RBI with 32, and on-base percentage at .387. Chicago is batting .256 with a .443 slugging percentage. On Monday, the Chicago Cubs will send Colin Rea to the mound. The right-hander is 2-0 with a 2.43 ERA, 25 Ks, and 7 BBs.

Chicago has lost four of its last six overall, and the Cubs have dropped 12 of the last 18 played during May. Miami starter Cal Quantrill is coming off a strong outing in which the right-hander allowed one run on four hits across five innings. Chicago starter Colin Rea was hit hard last time out, allowing four runs on eight hits across five innings. Final Score Prediction: Miami Marlins win 5-4.