Chicago vs Arizona Diamondbacks Predictions September 17, 2023: J. Wicks vs R. Nelson

Game outlook

The matchup begins at 7:10 pm ET at Chase Field in Arizona on Sunday night.

Game Info

When: Sunday, 9/17/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: Chase Field Stadium Cubs vs Diamondbacks Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs -118 | Diamondbacks +108

Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+136) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-162)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 54%.

Chicago Cubs

- The Chicago Cubs will trot out youngster Jordan Wicks in the important finale of this three-game series - Wicks entered the contest having given up two or fewer runs in each of his first three big-league starts - Is has registered a 1.99 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 15:5 K:BB over 22.2 innings - Chicago ranked 7th in offense, 13th in defense and is 78-70 this season

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

• Ryne Nelson will be starting for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday night in a primetime game due to the magnitude of the game. • Nelson was given the loss in last Tuesday's game, serving up six runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. • He has been tagged for six runs in three of his four begin-league starts since August with an ERA of 10.69, 1.81 WHIP, and 13:5 K:BB. • Arizona has a power ranking of 15 and are #15 for offense (4.60 points per game), #21 for defense (4.81 points per game) and 77-72 overall. • Chicago went 2-1 in their last 3 matchups against Arizona.