Cubs vs. Marlins Player Props Today: Christopher Morel - April 18

Christopher Morel is looking to get back on track following a hitless showing in his last game (0-for-3). His Chicago Cubs take on Andrew Jacob Puk and the Miami Marlins on Thursday at 7:40 PM ET on MARQ.

Morel is hitting .217 with a double, a triple, three home runs and five walks. Morel ranks 45th in homers and 49th in RBI among all hitters in baseball.

Christopher Morel prop lines and game time

• Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins
• 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: -189)
• Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +380)
• RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +140)
• Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +105)
• Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +135)
• Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +600)

Christopher Morel prop bet insights

• In 11 of 18 games this season (61.1%) Morel has gotten a hit, and in four of those contests (22.2%) he posted two or more knocks.
• In 16.7% of his games this season, he has homered (three of 18). During the 2024 campaign, he’s hit a round-tripper in 4% of his trips to the plate.
• In 10 of 18 games this season, Morel has scored a run, including one game with multiple runs scored.
• In six of 18 games this season (33.3%), he has produced at least one run, including two games with multiple RBI.
• Morel has been set down on strikes at least once in 55.6% of his games this season (10 of 18), with more than one strikeout in five of those games (27.8%).

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 8:24 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Christopher Morel stats against the Marlins

Marlins starter: Andrew Jacob Puk

• Puk gets the start for the Marlins in his fourth of the season. He holds a record of 0-3 with a 5.91 ERA and eight Ks in 10 2/3 innings pitched.
• When he last took the hill on Tuesday, April 9 versus the New York Yankees, the left-hander tossed 4 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
• The 28-year-old has an ERA of 5.91, with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings in three contests this year. Opposing hitters have a .279 batting average against him.