Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Predictions September 7, 2023: R. Nelson vs J. Assad
This Thursday, the National League Wildcard race takes center stage as the Arizona Diamondbacks travel to Chicago to face the Cubs in a highly important matchup. The two
Game outlook
This Thursday, the National League Wildcard race takes center stage as the Arizona Diamondbacks travel to Chicago to face the Cubs in a highly important matchup. The two teams, alongside the Reds, Marlins and Giants, are currently battling for two of the final three wildcard spots with under a month left in the season. Ryne Nelson (6-7, 5.47 ERA) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks while Javier Assad (3-2, 2.69 ERA) will start for the Cubs. Chicago is the betting favorite, opening at -174 and the line has not changed. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 ET.
Game Info
When: Thursday, 9/7/2023 @ 7:40pm EST
Where: Wrigley Field Stadium Diamondbacks vs Cubs Betting Odds Moneyline: Diamondbacks +154 | Cubs -174
Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-131) | Cubs -1.5 (+112)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 64%.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Despite losing four of five games prior to heading to Colorado last week, the Arizona Diamondbacks remain in the thick of the NL wildcard race. They began the week on the right foot, taking two of three games from the last-place Rockies at home. As they start a critical series against the Cubs, Ryne Nelson will get the start. He is 6-7 in 24 starts this season with a 5.47 ERA. On the road he has been better with a 6-4 record and ERA of 3.30. The Diamondbacks are currently 72-68 with a power ranking of 15. The offense averages 4.64 points per game, offense #20 with 4.82 points allowed per game. Crushed by C-Walk. pic.twitter.com/JIRTqZZ2RV