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2024 MLB Handicapping – Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks
(9-6) Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (8-8)
Date: Monday, April 15th
Time: 9:40 ET
Venue: Chase Field Phoenix, AZ
Projected Starting Pitchers: Ben Brown vs. Merrill Kelly
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs +126 | Diamondbacks -150 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5 | Diamondbacks -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Matchup Insight
At 9:40 PM ET, the Chicago Cubs will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. The Diamondbacks are favored in this NL matchup, with a money line of -150 compared to the Cubs’ +126.
Ben Brown will be on the mound for the Cubs, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Merrill Kelly. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over paying out at -107 compared to the under at -114.
Chicago Cubs
After taking two of three from the Mariners, the Cubs are now 9-6 on the season and are currently on a two-game winning streak. They are tied for 3rd in the NL Central and are 1.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. Chicago has been strong at home, going 5-1, but they have struggled on the road, posting a 4-5 record.
Chicago has been solid in day games, going 6-2, and they have been perfect as the favorite, going 4-0. They are 5-6 as the underdog and have gone 3-5 as the road underdog.
Heading into their last game vs. the Mariners, the Cubs closed out the series with a 3-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at +120 on the money line. It was a good start for the Cubs, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning and added another run in the 4th.
Javier Assad got the start for the Cubs, going 5 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He gave up just two runs on four hits and issued only one walk. The Cubs’ offense was carried by Michael Busch, who went 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.
Cubs Gambling
Chicago’s over/under record is 8-7, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. Their combined run average is 10.1 runs per game. The over/under line for today’s game against Arizona is 9 runs. The over/under line has been set at 9 runs for just one of the Cubs’ games this season, and their over/under record in that game was 1-0.
When betting the run line on the Cubs, it’s been a good idea to take them as the underdog, as they are 7-4 against the run line in those games. They are also 6-3 against the run line on the road, and have covered in their last two road games. Their average run differential in wins is +4.1, while it’s -4.0 in losses.
Cubs Stats
The Chicago Cubs have been a strong offensive team at home this season, averaging 7.3 runs per game, which is the best in the league. Their overall runs per game is 5.5, which is 5th best in the league.
They have been hitting for power, ranking 6th in total home runs. Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch have been the top hitters for the Cubs this season, with Busch currently on a 5-game hitting streak. Suzuki has 3 home runs on the season, while Busch has 5. The Cubs will look to continue their strong offensive play as they take on the Mariners.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
After taking two of three from the Cardinals, the Diamondbacks are back home to face the Cubs. Arizona is currently 2nd in the NL West, two games behind the Dodgers. They have a 5-2 record against division opponents and have won two straight series.
Arizona has been better at home this season, going 6-4 compared to 2-4 on the road. They have also been better as the favorite, going 7-3 compared to 1-5 as the underdog.
Heading into their last game vs. the Cardinals, the Diamondbacks closed out the series with a 5-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -143 on the money line. It was a five-run 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Cardinals could only score four runs, all of which came in the 5th.
Zac Gallen put together a good start for the Diamondbacks, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out seven Cardinals batters. Arizona’s offense was carried by Christian Walker, who went 3/4 with a run scored and two RBIs.
Diamondbacks Gambling
The Diamondbacks have had a combined run average of 9.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 8-8. Their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs, and they have gone 3-2 in games with an over/under line of 9 runs. So far this season, 50% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, and 18.8% of their games have had lines set below 9 runs. Their last two games have gone under the total.
Arizona has been a solid run line bet this season, going 10-6 overall. They have been particularly good at home, where they are 7-3 against the run line. Their average run margin is +1.3 runs per game, and they have a run line win streak of two games. The Diamondbacks have been a run line favorite in 10 games, going 6-4 in those contests.
Diamondbacks Stats
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been a strong offensive team this season, averaging 5.6 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. They have been particularly good at home, scoring 6.1 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. Their batting average of .261 is 6th in the league, and they have the fewest strikeouts per game in the league at 6.
Their top hitters this season have been Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, and Eugenio Suárez. In their last 4 games, Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. have been hitting well, and Gabriel Moreno is on a 3-game hitting streak.
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Ben Brown will be making his first start of the season for the Cubs, and he’ll be on the road against the Diamondbacks. Brown has made two appearances out of the bullpen so far, and he has a 6.75 ERA. In his first outing, he went 1 2/3 innings and gave up 6 runs on 5 hits. Then, he went 4 innings and gave up 1 run on 3 hits in his last appearance.
Merrill Kelly will be making his third start of the season for the Diamondbacks, and he has been solid in his first two outings. He picked up a win in his first start, going 6 2/3 innings and striking out 8. In his last start, he went 7 innings, allowing 2 runs and taking a no-decision.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Cubs head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Cubs they are 6-4 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 7-3 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 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our predicted score for this one is a 6-4 win for the Cubs, and with the Cubs at +126 on the money line, that is the way we recommend playing this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Ben Brown finishing with five strikeouts compared to Merrill Kelly with six. However, we have Brown finishing with a better ERA and picking up the win compared to Kelly.
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