Chicago vs Arizona Diamondbacks Predictions September 15, 2023: J. Steele vs B. Pfaadt
Game is scheduled to start at 9:40 PM Eastern Time. Arizona has won three of four games from the Cubs earlier this
Game outlook
Game is scheduled to start at 9:40 PM Eastern Time. Arizona has won three of four games from the Cubs earlier this season.
Game Info
When: Friday, 9/15/2023 @ 9:40pm EST
Where: Chase Field Stadium Cubs vs Diamondbacks Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs -125 | Diamondbacks +105
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+130) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-155)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.
Chicago Cubs
• Lost two of three to Colorado Rockies at Coors Field • Cubs pitching staff allowed 17 runs during the series • Rockies launched four home runs in final game • Cubs four games behind Milwaukee Brewers in NL Central but two games ahead in NL Wild Card race • Key injuries include third baseman Jeimer Candelario on 10-day IL with a back issue • Chicago ranked #7 in offense (5.03 PPG) and #13 in defense (4.36 PPG) • 78-69 record this season A dandy from Dansby and Cody 👏 @LieutenantDans7 | @Cody_Bellinger pic.twitter.com/4OWaLJ5UsN
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis
• Arizona Diamondbacks have lost 3 of their last 4 games, including a 7-1 blowout loss against the New York Mets Wednesday • Ace Zac Gallen allowed 7 runs (6 earned) in five innings on Wednesday • Arizona is tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the final spot in the NL Wild Card • Pffadt has gone 0-1 with a 7.90 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in his last three games • Key injury: Catcher Gabriel Moreno is out on paternity leave • Power rankings ranking is 15 • #13 for offense (4.67 points per game), #20 for defense (4.75 points per game), 76-71 overall • Chicago has gone 2-1 in the last 3 matchups against Arizona Welcome back, Jake McCarthy! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/4QDvq4Iexa