Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction
The Diamondbacks and Cubs open a new series today at 2:20PM ET from Wrigley. Will Chicago take Game 1?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -245 money line favorites over the Diamondbacks, who have odds of +205 to pull off the upset this afternoon. Archie Bradley will take on John Lackey in the pitching matchup.
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ARIZONA: The Diamondbacks have dropped seven of 10 overall and are just 1-4 in their last five road games. They’re also 1-4 in their last five games coming off a win, have dropped four of five road games versus a right-handed starter, and are 6-18 in their last 24 games versus National League Central opponents.
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CHICAGO: The Cubs have won all six of their last six games played on Friday and are 22-6 in their last 28 games during the first game of a series. They’re also 4-1 in their last five games when their opponent allows two runs or less in its previous game and have won 45 of 62 home games dating back to last season.
OUR PREDICTION: The Diamondbacks have lost six of seven versus the Cubs and are just 5-14 in their last 19 games in Chicago. The Cubs, meanwhile, have won 37 of 52 overall, are 38-15 in their last 53 games versus a team with a losing record and have won 67 of 94 games versus a right-handed starter. Lay the -1.5 on the runline and take the first-place Cubs.
FRIDAY MLB PREDICTION: CHICAGO CUBS -1.5 (-115)
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