Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
The article provides a preview of the matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks during the opening weekend of the season. The Cubs secured a 10-6 victory in
Game outlook
The article provides a preview of the matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks during the opening weekend of the season. The Cubs secured a 10-6 victory in the first game of the series and the outcome of the second game remains uncertain. Shota Imanaga will be pitching for the Cubs, while Brandon Pfaadt will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is favored to win, opening at -119 with the current line at Arizona -120. Stay tuned for the conclusion of the series.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +107 | Diamondbacks -120
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-190) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 55%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs bounced back from a pair of losses in Tokyo to open the season with a win over Arizona Thursday night. The Cubs improved to 1-2 on the season and are looking to get back in the win column. In their win over Arizona, Chicago racked up 12 hits with standout performances from Ian Happ, Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, and Miguel Amaya. Happ homered for the first time, and the Cubs went five for 12 with runners in scoring position. Justin Steele earned the win on the mound with a solid performance. Shota Imanaga will make his second start of the season for Chicago in the upcoming game. Chicago is currently ranked 12th in offense, 21st in defense, and holds a 89-73 record this season with a power ranking of 11.