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Chicago Cubs to Face Arizona Diamondbacks in Second Game of Series, Kyle Hendricks Struggles Continue

The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday. The Cubs, currently 9-6 and in 4th place in the NL Central, are coming off a series win against the Mariners. The Diamondbacks, at 8-8 and in 2nd place in the NL West, won their most recent series against the Cardinals. Kyle Hendricks, with an ERA of 12.08, will start for the Cubs, while Tommy Henry, with a 5.79 ERA, will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. The game is set to start at 9:40 EST at Chase Field in Phoenix, with Arizona favored to win.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +108 | Diamondbacks -125
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-183) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+158)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-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 are currently in fourth place in the NL Central, trailing the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers by only 1.5 games. They are on a west coast trip, having lost a series to the Padres and won a series against the Mariners, and are now set to take on the Diamondbacks in Arizona. First baseman Michael Busch has been performing exceptionally well at the plate, with five home runs in the past five games and leading the team in home runs. Seiya Suzuki, another key hitter, has been placed on the 10-day IL and will miss the Arizona series. Ian Happ has been batting leadoff and has been productive, while Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger have also contributed to the team's offense. Pitcher Kyle Hendricks has struggled in his first three starts, with a high ERA of 12.08 and giving up at least five earned runs in each game. Despite this, the Cubs have a power ranking of 9, ranked 3 in offense and 19 in defense, with a record of 9-6 this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks have moved up to second place in the NL West by winning four of their last five games against the Rockies and the Cardinals. Even though they have not faced the toughest competition, all wins count the same. Currently, they are slightly ahead of the Padres going into their series against Chicago. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leads the team in hits, RBIs, and home runs, while Ketel Marte and Christian Walker are also key contributors to the team's offense. Pitcher Tommy Henry will be making his fourth start with a record of 0-1 and a 5.79 ERA. The team has gone 1-2 in his starts, with their only win coming against the Rockies. The Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 13 and are ranked 5th in offense, scoring an average of 5.60 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked 14th, giving up an average of 4.53 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Chicago has won 2 out of 3 against Arizona. When looking for the best sportsbook for betting, it is recommended to test different options and search for the best sportsbook promotions available.

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks Struggles Continue as Diamondbacks Pose Threat

Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs has had a challenging start to the season, accumulating an 0-2 record in his three appearances. His performance has been subpar, giving up a total of five home runs and at least eight hits in each game. Despite these disappointing statistics, the Cubs continue to have confidence in Hendricks as he takes the mound. The Arizona Diamondbacks, ranked 10th in home runs and 6th in runs scored in the majors, pose a significant offensive threat against Hendricks. Furthermore, the Cubs will be missing one of their key players, Suzuki, who has been placed on the 10-day IL. Considering these factors, it is likely that the Diamondbacks, with their stronger pitching and closer to full strength lineup, will emerge victorious in this matchup. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on Arizona to win.

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