Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 4/19

The Arizona Diamondbacks will visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The game is set to begin at 2:20 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game in Chicago.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine: -106. The Cubs have a slightly better record and strong offensive stats, making them a good value at nearly even odds.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-109). Both teams have solid hitting stats, and recent games have shown high-scoring outcomes, suggesting the over is a good bet.

Team Trends

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have a balanced home and road record of 6-4 this season.
  • The Chicago Cubs have a better road record at 8-5 compared to their 5-4 home record.
  • In their recent game on April 18, 2025, the Cubs had 18 hits and 5 home runs against the Diamondbacks.
  • On April 16, 2025, the Diamondbacks hit 4 home runs in their win over the Miami Marlins.
  • Corbin Burnes pitched 6 innings with 3 strikeouts for the Diamondbacks on April 18, 2025, against the Cubs.

Diamondbacks vs Cubs Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday. The game is scheduled for a 2:20 PM start. Zac Gallen will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks. Gallen has a 1-2 record with a 4.64 ERA this season. His last outing against the Brewers saw him pitch six innings, allowing two runs.

Ben Brown will start for the Cubs. Brown has a 2-1 record with a 5.09 ERA. In his last game against the Dodgers, he pitched six scoreless innings. Both teams will look to their starting pitchers to set the tone early in the game.

Chicago Cubs: Key Players and Stats

Kyle Tucker is a standout for the Cubs this season. He has a batting average of .318 and leads the league with 6 home runs. Tucker also tops the league with 21 runs and 21 RBIs, making him a key player to watch. Pete Crow-Armstrong is another important player for the Cubs. He has played 22 games with a batting average of .271. Crow-Armstrong has scored 18 runs and has 10 RBIs, ranking him second on the team in runs. Seiya Suzuki adds depth to the Cubs’ lineup. He has a batting average of .284 and 5 home runs. Suzuki is probable to play despite a wrist issue, contributing 16 RBIs and 12 runs so far.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Key Players and Pitching Outlook

Corbin Carroll is making waves for the Diamondbacks. He holds a batting average of .321 and leads the team with 6 home runs. Carroll also tops the team with 18 runs and 18 RBIs, making him a key player to watch. Josh Naylor is another strong performer for Arizona. His batting average stands at .333, and he has hit 4 home runs. Naylor has contributed 14 runs and 13 RBIs, ranking him second on the team in both categories. Geraldo Perdomo provides solid support with a .324 batting average. He has 3 home runs and leads the team with 19 RBIs. Perdomo also ranks third on the team with 11 runs scored.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs MoneyLine at -106 is a solid pick because of their strong offensive stats. They have a better record than the Diamondbacks, with a 13-9 mark compared to Arizona’s 12-8. The Cubs also have impressive team hitting stats, ranking high in batting average and home runs, which can give them an edge.

The Over 7.5 bet looks good because both teams have shown strong hitting in recent games. The Cubs and Diamondbacks have been involved in high-scoring games, like their recent 13-11 game. With both teams having powerful hitters, the chances of a high-scoring game are strong, making the over a reasonable bet.


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