Winning 14 of their 17 games since the all-star break, the Cubs are exactly who we thought they were. They went off for 16 runs against the Diamondbacks last night and they’ll be significant moneyline faves this evening when they call upon a pitcher in Jake Arrieta (10-7, 4.03 ERA) who’s turned his season around in a big way.
Like the Cubs, Arrieta has been excellent since the Midsummer Classic, posting a 2.33 ERA in his three starts in that span. Maybe it had something to do with his appearance in the Body Issue but the 31-year-old has looked good, allowing just 11 total hits in those three quality starts.
That said, Zack Godley (4-4, 3.06 ERA) has been a big factor in the Diamondbacks’ 3.53 team ERA and figures to give the Snakes another decent outing tonight. Chicago has been crushing righties of late but Godley is coming off a start in which he spun seven innings of shutout baseball against a Cards lineup that’s hit .260 against right-handed starters this season.
This matchup is close and given how talented the D-backs are, you may want to think about taking the value.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
57-48 Chicago battles the Diamondbacks, currently with a 60-46 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Arizona injuries news.
The OddsShark MLB Power Rankings have the Chicago Cubs at No. 9 and the Arizona Diamondbacks at No. 5 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Chicago has baseball's No. 10-rated offensive output, at 8.36 hits per game. The Arizona Diamondbacks average 8.84 hits per game, good for No. 12 on the list.
Arizona brings the No. 2-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Cubs's No. 7-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Arizona was scored on plenty on Tuesday, falling behind early and watching runners cross the plate all game in a 16-4 loss to Chicago.
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