Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, with Zac Gallen set to pitch for the Diamondbacks and Justin Steele expected to start for the Cubs. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:20 PM EST. Arizona is currently listed as the betting favorite with a -115 opening line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Diamondbacks -115 | Cubs -104

Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+150) | Cubs +1.5 (-180)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 53%.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks lost their final game before the All-Star break to the Toronto Blue Jays, with pitcher Zac Gallen having a rough outing. Gallen is expected to start in their upcoming game, where he will look to improve on his season record of 6-5 with a 3.87 ERA. The Diamondbacks have been strong on offense but have struggled with their pitching staff this season, as they currently sit one game back from a wild-card spot in a tight race in the NL. They are ranked 4th in offense but 25th in defense, with a power ranking of 3 and a record of 49-48 for the season.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs, despite being in last place in the NL Central, have shown promise in recent games. In their last game before the All-Star break, they were able to secure a decisive victory over the St. Louis Cardinals despite being an underdog. Key players like Christopher Morel and Pete Crow-Armstrong made significant contributions with multiple home runs. Pitcher Justin Steele has been performing well with impressive stats and is expected to start in the next game. The team's offense and pitching staff have been average this season, but they are still in contention for a wild-card spot. The Cubs have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked 19th for offense and 15th for defense. Despite their current standing, they have been competitive in recent matchups.