The Chicago Cubs (45-46) and Arizona Diamondbacks (26-67) play the second game of a three-game set Saturday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Adbert Alzolay is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs. He is 4-9 with a 4.66 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 over 77 1/3 IP across 15 starts.
Alzolay has lost five consecutive starts and has served up 2 homers in each of his previous four outings. His last win came June 2, which was also the last time he didn’t allow a home run.
RHP Zac Gallen is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 1-4 with a 4.17 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 and 4.6 BB/9 across 41 innings across nine starts.
Gallen was rocked for 3 ER, 5 H and 3 BB in just 2 IP in a loss last time out July 2 against the San Francisco Giants. He has allowed a home run in each of his last four appearances.
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Cubs at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Cubs -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread/ATS: Cubs -1.5 (+115) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-140)
- Over/Under: 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Prediction
Cubs 8, Diamondbacks 6
Money line (ML)
The CUBS (-140) are worth playing, although I’d be a lot more comfortable if anyone else were on the mound other than Alzolay. The Diamondbacks are horrific though, and they fell 5-1 in the series opener on Friday.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The CUBS -1.5 (+115) are the play in the middle game, and it should be a rather high-scoring affair for a nice parlay opportunity. The Cubs covered the run line Friday, and they’ll get the narrow cover on Saturday, too.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 9 (+100) is the best play on the board in Saturday’s battle, as Alzolay has been very giving in the home run department and Gallen has had trouble keeping the ball in the yard, too.
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