Marlins vs. Cubs Player Props Today: Josh Bell - April 18

Josh Bell went hitless in his last game (0-for-4), but will take another crack at it when the Miami Marlins take on Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs on Thursday at 7:40 PM ET on MARQ.

Bell is hitting .200 with three doubles, two home runs and nine walks.

Josh Bell prop lines and game time

• Matchup: Miami Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs
• Time: 7:40 PM ET
• Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
• TV Channel: MARQ
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now!)
• Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208)
• Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
• RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155)
• Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130)
• Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +145)

Josh Bell prop bet insights

• Bell has a hit in 11 of 19 games this season, with multiple hits in three of them.
• Despite registering a plate appearance in 19 games this season, he has hit two homers.
• In nine of 19 games this year, Bell has scored a run, including one game with multiple runs scored.
• He has produced at least one run in five of 19 games played this season (26.3%), including two games with multiple RBI.
• Bell has struck out at least once in 11 out of 19 games this season (57.9%), with more than one punchout in four of those contests (21.1%).

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 3:24 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Josh Bell stats against the Cubs

Cubs starter: Jameson Taillon

• The Cubs’ Taillon is scheduled to toe the rubber for his first start of the season.
• The 32-year-old right-hander came out of the bullpen and threw four scoreless innings in his last appearance on Saturday, Sept. 30 versus the Milwaukee Brewers.
• Over his 30 outings last season, he posted a 4.84 ERA and a 1.276 WHIP, putting together an 8-10 record.