The Chicago Cubs will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Friday, March 28, 2025. The game is set to begin at 9:40 PM and will be played under the night sky. Both teams will look to build on their spring training performances as they start the regular season.

Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Cubs Money Line: 112. The Cubs have a slight edge with their recent win over the Diamondbacks in spring training. Their road record this season is also positive, which might help them in this game.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-122). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, as seen in their recent spring training game. The pitching stats from spring training suggest the potential for a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Chicago Cubs have a current regular season record of 1-2, with their sole win coming on the road.
• In spring training, the Cubs had a record of 12-9, showing a positive performance before the regular season.
• Last season, the Cubs finished with an 83-79 record, placing them 10 games back in the NL Central.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks lost their first regular season game at home, making their record 0-1.
• During spring training, the Diamondbacks achieved a record of 17-14, indicating solid preparation for the season.

Cubs vs Diamondbacks Preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The game will start at 9:40 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025. Jameson Taillon will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs. In his recent spring training game against the Rockies, Taillon pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed 5 earned runs.

For the Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly will be on the mound. Kelly pitched 5 innings in his last spring training game against the Giants, allowing 3 earned runs. Both teams aim to start their season strong with a win. Fans can expect a competitive game under the lights at Chase Field.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Early Season Outlook

The Arizona Diamondbacks are starting the new season with Merrill Kelly leading the pitching rotation. In spring training, Kelly showed mixed results. He had a strong game against the Kansas City Royals, allowing no runs over 3 1/3 innings. Kelly’s spring training also had some challenges. He allowed three home runs in a game against the San Francisco Giants. Despite this, he managed to strike out six batters in that outing. The Diamondbacks will rely on Kelly to provide stability on the mound. His ability to limit walks could be key. Fans hope he continues to improve as the season progresses.

Chicago Cubs: Early Season Challenges and Opportunities

The Chicago Cubs start the season with a focus on improving their batting. Jon Berti has been a standout with a .500 batting average in the first two games. Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ also contribute, with Swanson driving in a run so far. Pitching is an area the Cubs aim to strengthen. Jameson Taillon will take the mound, looking to improve from his spring training. His recent games showed mixed results, allowing home runs but also striking out batters. Team stats show some early struggles. The Cubs have a .172 batting average and a 4.50 ERA. They aim to boost these numbers as the season unfolds.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs have a positive road record this season, which adds confidence to the Money Line pick. Their recent win over the Diamondbacks in spring training shows they can compete well against them. Jon Berti and Dansby Swanson have been performing well, with batting averages above .300, which could help the Cubs’ offense.

The Over 8.5 pick is supported by both teams’ ability to score runs. In their recent spring training game, the Cubs and Diamondbacks combined for 16 runs. Pitchers Jameson Taillon and Merrill Kelly have allowed multiple home runs in spring training, suggesting a high-scoring game is possible.

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