We’re still in the dog days of summer, but the playoffs aren’t that far away and the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks are well aware of that. The NL squads will do battle on Saturday, where books opened the D-backs as +123 home underdogs with a total of 9.5.
Jon Lester and Patrick Corbin are expected to get the nod for the Cubs and Diamondbacks. Lester (8-6, 3.97 ERA) extended his unbeaten streak to five in his last game on Sunday when he allowed three runs and six hits over 6.2 innings against Washington but got a second straight no-decision as a result. The ace has yet to be defeated by Arizona, as he’s 2-0 despite owning a 4.94 ERA in five career starts against them.
Corbin (8-11, 4.76) has surrendered 14 runs (10 earned) and 17 hits over nine innings in his past two outings. Both losses came on the road, where the 28-year-old is 2-8 with a 6.79 ERA in 11 games this season. Corbin has made five career starts against the Cubs and won his first three decisions before allowing eight runs and 10 hits in a loss on August 1.
Hitting the road hasn’t been a problem for Lester of late. In the hurler’s last five road starts, the Cubs are a perfect 5-0.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Arizona Diamondbacks as 123 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.1-3.6 win for the Cubs on Saturday. 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 64-51 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 60-54 on the season. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Chicago injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Arizona Diamondbacks rated this week at No. 6 and the Chicago Cubs sitting at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Arizona Diamondbacks and its No. 6-rated batting order, averaging 4.97 runs per nine innings, against the No. 13 line up of the Chicago Cubs at 4.72 runs per outing.
Chicago brings the No. 8-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Diamondbacks's No. 3-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago rolled to a 8-3 win against Arizona on Friday, as John Lackey and the Cubs' bats led the team to victory at Chase Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Arizona, Sunday, August 13