Free MLB Pick: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Odds
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2025 MLB Handicapping – Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks
(1-2) Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (0-1)
Date: Friday, March 28th
Time: 9:40 ET
Venue: Chase Field Phoenix, AZ
Projected Starting Pitchers: Jameson Taillon vs. Merrill Kelly
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs +111 | Diamondbacks -130 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5 | Diamondbacks -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Gameday
From Chase Field in Phoenix, we have the Cubs and Diamondbacks facing off in an NL matchup. This one is getting started at 9:40 PM ET, and the Diamondbacks are favored at -130 on the money line. The money line odds for the Cubs are sitting at +111. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.
Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs, while the Diamondbacks are sending Merrill Kelly to the mound. Chicago is 1-2 so far, and the Diamondbacks are 0-1.
Chicago cruised to a 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 2nd inning, scoring three runs, and added three more in the 5th. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored their first run in the 4th and added two more in the 6th.
Justin Steele only went five innings for the Cubs but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. He finished the game with two strikeouts and allowed one home run. On the other side, Zac Gallen was tagged for four homers and four runs in just four innings of work for the Diamondbacks.
Eugenio Suarez hit the game’s only home run while going 1/3 with three RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Ian Happ, Miguel Amaya, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Busch each had two hits and combined for nine RBIs.
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Cubs Stats
Today, Kyle Tucker of the Cubs has the highest projected hit total among all MLB players. Tucker has been swinging a hot bat lately, so look for him to continue his strong hitting performance in today’s game.
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Diamondbacks Stats
Corbin Carroll is our top projected hitter today in terms of total hits. The Diamondbacks outfielder has been swinging a hot bat lately and we expect him to continue that trend today. Look for Carroll to have a big day at the plate against the opposing pitcher.
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Cubs Diamondbacks Pitching
Jameson Taillon is coming off a season in which he made 28 starts and finished with a record of 12-8. His ERA for the season was 3.27, and his WHIP was 1.13. Taillon made 16 quality starts and allowed a total of 21 home runs. On the season, he averaged 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings and 1.2 walks per game. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 3.8. For the season, Taillon had an opponent batting average of .245 and an opponent on-base percentage of .279. His slugging percentage allowed was .390, and his OPS allowed was .669. For the season, Taillon had a FIP of 3.92.
Coming off a season in which he made 13 starts, Merrill Kelly will be looking to build on his record of 5-1. Last season, Kelly made five quality starts and finished with an ERA of 4.03. His WHIP for the season was 1.17, while opponents hit .242 off him. Kelly’s FIP for the season was 4.25, and he finished the year with 11 home runs allowed. On a per-nine basis, Kelly averaged 7.7 strikeouts and 2.32 walks.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Cubs head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Cubs they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Diamondbacks are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Diamondbacks have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Cubs are 3-0 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Diamondbacks have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Prediction: Diamondbacks ML -130
There are a few ways you could look to bet on this game, but we really like the Diamondbacks on the money line at -130. Our predicted final score is 8-6 in favor of the Diamondbacks, and with the payout at -130, we see this as a good value.
If you’re looking for a player prop bet, you could look at the starting pitchers. We have Merrill Kelly finishing with five strikeouts compared to Jameson Taillon with four.
Hammer the OVER.
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