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2022 MLB Handicapping
(11-19) Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (17-15)
Date: Friday, May 13th, 2022
Time: 9:40 PM ET
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Projected Pitchers: Drew Smyly (CHI) vs. Zach Davies (ARZ)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs +105 | Diamondbacks -125
MLB run line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5 | Diamondbacks -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Chicago Cubs continue their west coast road trip as they travel to Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks.
The Cubs took two out of three games in San Diego after heading out west on a five-game losing streak to end their most recent home stand. Arizona comes into the series 7-3 in its’ last ten games and have recovered nicely from a slow start this season.
Chicago Cubs
After a dismal end to their most recent home stand, five straight losses by a combined score of 27-7, the Cubs must have welcomed a trip out west. It showed in the results as the Cubs took two out of three games from San Diego to start the road trip.
San Diego native Alfonso Rivas made sure that the Cubs would end their stay in San Diego on a positive note as he ripped a tie-breaking two-run single in the 8th inning to help the Cubs to a 7-5 win. Rivas also homered in the the second game of the series as he thrived performing in front of friends and family.
The Cubs are still just 3-7 in their last ten games and have a -13 run differential this season. That number is a bit jaded since the Cubs own a 21-0 win over Pittsburgh earlier this season.
The rebuilding Cubs batting lineup is still just 18th in runs scored, 16th in hits and 14th in batting average.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks had a miserable season in 2021. They finished 52-110 and with the worst record in baseball. With very few major changes this offseason, not much was expected coming into this season. The Diamondbacks have already won 17 games this season to just 15 losses to stay afloat in the stacked NL West.
On Wednesday, Arizona ended a 3-game winning streak with an 11-3 loss to the Miami Marlins. The game was tied at 3 going into the top of the 9th when the Diamondbacks’ bullpen completely collapsed in allowing 8-runs. Closer Mark Melancon fell to 0-4 on the season after allowing 3 hits and 4 runs in just 2/3 of an inning.
Part of the reason for Arizona’s success so far this season has been improved pitching. The Diamondbacks rank 12th in ERA so far this season, 18th in hits per game and 11th in walks per game. While these may not be eye-popping numbers, they are a great improvement from a staff that ranked near the bottom in every category in 2021.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Cubs are 7-8 ATS on the road
- Cubs O/U are 7-8 on the road
- D’backs are 11-7 ATS at home
- D’backs O/U are 4-14 at home
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Prediction:
Two teams going in different directions head into this series despite the most recent results. The Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last ten games while the Cubs are 3-7 in their last ten.
In a game of two starters that have pitched effectively despite modest results, I’m leaning towards Davies. Smyly has allowed more hits than innings pitched and has been hit fairly hard by the Diamondbacks in the past.
Take the Diamondbacks to grab a win in the series opener.
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