Chicago Cubs’ ace Jake Arrieta picked up where he left off in hist first start of the 2016 campaign, tossing seven shutout innings against the Los Angeles Angels. The 2015 Cy Young Award Sportsbook has not give up a run in 29 consecutive innings dating back to September 16. Arrieta squares off against another talented hurler on Sunday in Shelby Miller of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- The UNDER is 5-1-1 in Arrieta's last 7 road starts.
- The Cubs are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- The Diamondbacks are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a loss.
Miller had a rough debut for the D-backs, allowing six runs in six innings versus the Colorado Rockies. All six runs came in the fourth inning via three home runs.
The Cubs are still reeling from the news that talented outfielder Kyle Schwarber will miss the season after the 23-year-old suffered a devastating knee injury. Chicago has no shortage of firepower even without him in the fold, however.
Due to Arrieta’s prowess on the mound, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to learn the UNDER is a hot bet when he takes the hill. In his last 11 starts, the UNDER is 8-2-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Arizona Diamondbacks as 155 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.6-2.2 result in favor of the Cubs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Arizona Diamondbacks sport a record of 2-4 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 4-1 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Chicago injuries news.
The Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs odds would favor the Cubs if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Arizona is rated No. 24 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Chicago is at No. 1.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Chicago Cubs rank No. 6 at 9.8 hits per game. That compares with the Arizona Diamondbacks No. 11 ranking in that category.
Comparing defensive stats, Chicago owns the No. 4-rated road mark, allowing 2.4 runs per game on the highway. Arizona, on the other hand, rates No. 5 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Diamondbacks, a 4-2 final on Saturday in support of K Hendricks at Chase Field.
- Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
- Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
- Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
- Arizona is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago home to Cincinnati, Monday, April 11th
Arizona at Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 12th
