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Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (10-6) and Arizona Diamondbacks (8-9) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Chase Field Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 1-0

The Cubs took Monday’s opener 3-2 in 11 innings after 2B Nico Hoerner tied it up in the 9th by scoring from 2nd base on a wild pitch. It was their 3rd straight win.

The Diamondbacks have won 4 of their last 6 games but are 4-7 in their last 11.

Cubs at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Kyle Hendricks vs. LHP Tommy Henry

Hendricks (0-2, 12.08 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 2.37 WHIP, 4 BB and 8 K in 12 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 10-2 road loss to San Diego Padres Wednesday
  • Has allowed 5+ ER in all 3 starts this season

Henry (0-1, 5.79 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 7 BB and 15 K in 14 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 5-3 road win over Colorado Rockies Wednesday
  • Making 1st career appearance vs. Cubs

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Cubs at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Diamondbacks -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-185) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cubs at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 8, Cubs 5

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks (-125) have not lost consecutive games at home yet this season. They have lost the opener in their last 2 series and then won the next 2 games.

Hendricks has struggled in all 3 starts he has made. Henry has allowed 2 ER in each of his last 2 starts.

Arizona has won 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Cubs (+105).

But because they usually win by multiple runs, it’s better to go with the run line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Arizona has won by 2 or more runs in 7 of their 8 victories.

Four of the Cubs’ 6 losses have been by 2 or more runs.

You have to like the plus odds for the Diamondbacks to cover here, especially with how Henry has pitched to start the season.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+150).

Over/Under

All 3 of Hendricks’ starts have had totals of 12 runs or more. He himself has allowed 5 or more in his starts.

Two of Henry’s 3 starts have had more than 10 runs as the total.

The Diamondbacks have played in 8 games this season with totals of 10 or more.

BET OVER 10 (-115).

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Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (78-70) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (77-72) on Saturday for the 2nd game of their 3-game series in Phoenix. First pitch from Chase Field at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 4-1.

The Cubs dropped the opener 6-4 Friday. They have lost 3 in a row and 6 of their last 8, including 4 to the Diamondbacks in that span. They hold the 2nd Wild-Card position in the National League, holding a 1.5-game lead over Arizona and Cincinnati.

The Diamondbacks ended a 3-game losing streak with Friday’s win. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games. The are tied with Cincinnati for the final wild-card spot.

Cubs at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Kyle Hendricks vs. RHP Zach Davies

Hendricks (6-7, 3.71 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 121 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: win, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-2 home win over Arizona on Sunday
  • Cubs have won his last 3 outings and 4 of the last 5

Davies (2-5, 6.81 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 75 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: no decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 4-3 road win over New York Mets on Monday
  • 1-0 with 5.00 ERA in 4 starts since returning from injured list

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Cubs at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+140) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cubs at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 3

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks have won Davies’ last 3 starts since returning from the injured list.

The Cubs are 37-36 on the road overall this season but have lost 5 of their last 6 on the road.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

The Cubs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.

Arizona is 5-5 ATS over its last 10.

Five of the Cubs’ last 6 wins have been by 2 or more runs but, not expecting a win, betting the Cubs to cover doesn’t make sense.

Meanwhile, betting Arizona on the moneyline has a better line than the run line.

PASS.

Over/Under

Only 1 of the 5 games between the 2 teams has surpassed 9 total runs and that was Friday night.

The Cubs’ last 4 games have all had at least 9 total runs.

Six of the Diamondbacks’ last 9 games have not reached 9 total runs.

BET UNDER 9 (-115).

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Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (78-69) and Arizona Diamondbacks (76-72) open a weekend series on Friday, with 1st pitch from Chase Field at 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 3-1

The Cubs have lost 5 of their last 7 games, a stretch that started last weekend against Arizona, when they dropped 3 of 4 games at Wrigley Field.

Since their 4-game win streak came to an end last week, the Diamondbacks have lost 4 of their last 5 games. They are currently in a 3-way tie for the final Wild Card spot, and 2 1/2 games behind the Cubs, so this is a huge series.

Cubs at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Justin Steele vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Steele (16-3, 2.49 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 159 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday
  • Road stats: 4-1, 3.00 ERA (60 IP, 20 ER) in 10 starts
  • Career vs. D-backs: 0-0, 1.00 ERA (18 IP, 2 ER) with 12.5 K/9 in 3 starts

Pfaadt (1-8, 6.25 ERA) makes his 17th appearance (16th start). He has a 1.45 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 80 2/3 innings.

  • Last appearance: No-decision, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-2 loss to the Cubs on Sunday. He entered the game in the 3rd inning and went the rest of the way
  • Home stats: 1-5, 7.30 ERA (40 2/3 IP, 33 ER) with 8.9 K/9 in 9 starts. An inflated .381 BABIP has played a large role in his struggles at home
  • Since being called back up from the minors in late July, he has a 4.58 ERA, 8.3 K/9, and 1.8 HR/9 in 10 outings (9 starts)

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Cubs at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+120) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cubs at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

Steele has allowed more than 3 ER just twice in his 27 starts to date. He has really been on a roll lately, as he has posted a 1.89 ERA with a 46/5 K/BB in in 38 IP across his last 6 starts. Arizona ranks 23rd in wRC+ vs lefties, so look for Steele to keep rolling and for the CUBS (-140) to come out on top.

Run line/Against the spread

Pfaadt has been better in his 2nd go around in the majors and is facing a Chicago offense that is middle of the pack in production vs right-handed pitching, as they rank 14th in wRC+ against them. The rookie should keep his team fairly close, and the preferred line is the moneyline, so PASS on this.

Over/Under

Both offenses come into this game on a bit of a cold streak. The Cubs have scored just 21 runs in their last 7 games, while Arizona has been even worse, with just 16 runs scored over that same span (2.3 per game).

Steele should continue to excel in this matchup and Pfaadt’s recent performance suggests he should be able to avoid disaster and at least keep his team in the game. Neither offense appears primed for a big day and a small wager on UNDER 8.5 (-105) looks like the play here.

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