The Arizona Diamondbacks will visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 18, 2025. The game is set to start at 2:20 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game between these two teams.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine 109. The Cubs have a strong road record and solid hitting stats, making them a good value pick as the underdog.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 11.0 (-111). Both teams have decent pitching performances, and the recent games suggest a lower-scoring outcome.

Team Trends

• The Arizona Diamondbacks have a current regular season record of 12-7.
• Chicago Cubs have a slightly different record with 12 wins and 9 losses this season.
• In their recent game against the Miami Marlins, the Diamondbacks won 6-4 despite being out-hit 13 to 5.
• Chicago Cubs won a game 16-0 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting 21 times with 4 home runs.
• Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez struck out 9 batters in a recent win against the Marlins.

Diamondbacks vs Cubs Preview

On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Arizona Diamondbacks will visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The game will start at 2:20 PM. The Diamondbacks will have Corbin Burnes on the mound. Burnes has pitched 15 1/3 innings this season with an ERA of 5.28. He has yet to secure a win but has shown his ability to strike out batters, recording eight strikeouts against the Yankees.

The Cubs will counter with Colin Rea as their starting pitcher. Rea has appeared in four games this season, pitching a total of nine innings with an impressive ERA of 1.00. His recent performance against the Dodgers saw him pitch 3 2/3 innings, allowing only one run. Fans can expect an interesting matchup between these two pitchers as they take the mound under the lights at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs: Batting and Pitching Overview

Kyle Tucker is a key player for the Chicago Cubs. He has played 21 games with a batting average of .301. Tucker leads the league in home runs, runs, and RBIs, each with a total of 19. Pete Crow-Armstrong has also contributed to the Cubs’ offense. In 21 games, he holds a batting average of .259. Crow-Armstrong has scored 15 runs and hit 3 home runs, placing him second in runs and third in home runs on the team. Seiya Suzuki, despite a wrist issue, is expected to play. He has played 18 games with a batting average of .290. Suzuki ranks second on the team with 4 home runs and 15 RBIs.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Strong Offense and Reliable Pitching

Corbin Carroll is an important player for the Diamondbacks. In 19 games, he has a batting average of .321. Carroll leads the league in home runs with 6 and has scored 18 runs. Josh Naylor is another player contributing to the team. He has a batting average of .324 after 19 games. Naylor is second on the team with 12 runs and has hit 4 home runs. Geraldo Perdomo adds depth to the lineup. He has a batting average of .317 and leads the team with 18 RBIs. Perdomo has also hit 3 home runs in 19 games.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs MoneyLine at 109 is a good pick due to their strong road performance. They have an 8-5 road record, which shows they can win away from home. Their hitting stats, like a .255 batting average and 27 home runs, rank them well in the league.

Choosing the Under 11.0 (-111) seems wise given the pitching performances. Colin Rea has an ERA of 1.00, which suggests he can keep the Diamondbacks’ hitters in check. The Diamondbacks’ recent games have also shown solid pitching, with Corbin Burnes allowing few runs in his starts. This points to a lower-scoring game.

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