Cubs vs. Marlins Player Props Today: Nico Hoerner - April 18

Nico Hoerner will try for a better performance after a hitless showing in his most recent game (0-for-4). He and the Chicago Cubs face the Miami Marlins on Thursday, who will send out Andrew Jacob Puk to start, at 7:40 PM ET on MARQ.

Hoerner is batting .228 with two doubles, a triple and 10 walks.

Nico Hoerner 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: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +185)
• Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1000)
• RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +205)
• Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -110)
• Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +115)
• Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +255)

Nico Hoerner prop bet insights

• In nine of 17 games this season (52.9%), Hoerner has reached safely via hit, including two multi-hit efforts.
• In the 17 games he’s appeared in this season he has not yet gone yard.
• Hoerner has touched home plate at least one time in 58.8% of his games this year (10 of 17), with more than one run scored in three of those contests (17.6%).
• He has plated at least one run three times this year in 17 games played (17.6%), but does not have multiple RBI in any of those games.
• In seven of 17 games this season (41.2%), Hoerner has struck out at least once, including two games with multiple strikeouts.

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.

Nico Hoerner stats against the Marlins

Marlins starter: Andrew Jacob Puk

• The Marlins will call on Puk (0-3) to make his fourth start of the season. He is 0-3 with a 5.91 ERA and eight Ks through 10 2/3 innings pitched.
• The lefty’s most recent time out was on Tuesday, April 9 versus the New York Yankees, as he tossed 4 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits.
• In three outings this season, the 28-year-old has a 5.91 ERA and 6.7 strikeouts per nine frames, while surrendering a batting average of .279 to opposing batters.