Arizona will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Chicago Cubs pay a visit to Chase Field.

Chicago puts its faith in starter Justin Germano to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 2-8. Getting the ball for the Diamondbacks is Trevor Cahill, who owns a 12-12 record on the season with a 3.86 ERA.



View Chi Cubs vs Arizona Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Cubs were listed as +-220 underdogs on the baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks. The total was set at 9.5 before betting started earlier on Monday.

Power Rankings:
The Diamondbacks - Cubs odds would favor the Diamondbacks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Arizona is rated No. 11 in the current National League Odds Shark poll, while Chicago is at No. 14 in the National League.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Cubs rank No. 15 in the National League at 8.1 hits per game. That compares with Arizona’s No. 6 ranking in that category.

Arizona owns the National League's No. 9 defense, allowing 4.2 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Chicago's National League No. 14-rated defense.

Last time out for Chicago, they were an 8-3 loser as they battled the Diamondbacks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Diamondbacks at -190 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Chicago looks to rebound from a loss to the Diamondbacks, who beat them 8-3 on Friday behind a start from Ian Kennedy at Chase Field.




Chicago Cubs Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Arizona Diamondbacks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few Cubs at Diamondbacks trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs' last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs' last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs' last 10 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs' last 16 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


Next up:
Chi Cubs at Arizona, Sunday, September 30