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Chicago Cubs Look to Bounce Back as They Face Arizona Diamondbacks in Season Matchup

The Chicago Cubs will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Valley of the Sun. The Cubs are looking to bounce back after being swept in their opening series against the Dodgers, while the Diamondbacks finished last season strong but missed the postseason. In their season series last year, the teams split six meetings with the Diamondbacks winning two of three on the road. Justin Steele will start for the Cubs, with Zac Gallen starting for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is the betting favorite in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +114 | Diamondbacks -128
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-185) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 56%.

Chicago vs Arizona Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs had a challenging start to the 2025 campaign, losing both games in the season-opening series against the Dodgers in Tokyo. Despite efforts from Jon Berti and Kyle Tucker, the team struggled at the plate and left 11 runners on base. Pitcher Justin Steele, who took the loss in his first start, will be looking to bounce back in his second start of the season. The Cubs are currently ranked 11th in power rankings, with a strong offense but a 0-2 record. The team will be facing the Diamondbacks next in hopes of securing their first win of the year.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks made improvements over their previous season, but ultimately missed the playoffs as the Braves and Mets secured the final two wild card spots in the National League. They added frontline starter Corbin Burnes and reliever Kendall Graveman while retaining Randal Grichuk, but lost key players in the offseason. Zac Gallen will start on Opening Day for the Diamondbacks, boasting a strong career record against the Cubs. The Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked #1 for offense and defense. They will face the Chicago Cubs, who have won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Arizona.

Chicago Cubs Shake Off Rust, Secure Victory Against Braves; Eye Upcoming Matchup Against Arizona Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs have competed in two regular-season games, allowing them to shake off any initial rust. Despite looking sluggish during Cactus League play after their return from Tokyo, they managed to secure a victory against the Braves in their final game on Tuesday. The Arizona Diamondbacks, known for their solid performance last season, have retained a majority of their roster from the previous year. While Zac Gallen has historically pitched well against the Cubs, his limited activity in spring training may pose a challenge. Despite Arizona's strong pitching rotation, the Cubs' Justin Steele is anticipated to bounce back from his previous start, potentially giving the Cubs a slight edge in the upcoming matchup.

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