Zack Greinke Diamondbacks at Home vs Chicago Cubs in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Chicago Cubs invade Chase Field on Saturday.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will rely on Zack Greinke to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Kyle Hendricks will be his counterpart for the Chicago Cubs. Zack Greinke is 0-1 this season, and Kyle Hendricks is 0-0.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Chicago Cubs listed as underdogs of 120 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.5-3.7 win for 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 2-3 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 3-1 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Chicago injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 24-rated Arizona Diamondbacks and the league No. 1-ranked Chicago Cubs, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Arizona Diamondbacks No. 10-ranked scoring average of 5.6 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs offense rated No. 1 and scoring 7.75 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have averaged 10.2 hits per game to date this season, more than the Cubs hitters have managed (9.75 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Arizona has the No. 27-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Cubs own the No. 3 mark in runs allowed.