Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20

Updated Jul. 20, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET

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Nico Hoerner and Ketel Marte take the field when the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Saturday at Wrigley Field. The favored Diamondbacks have -139 moneyline odds against the underdog Cubs, who are listed at +117. Arizona is a 1.5-run favorite (at +119 odds). The matchup's over/under is listed at 8.5 runs.

Here is everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Diamondbacks-Cubs game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Highlights | MLB on FOX

Check out the best moments between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, July 19.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: FOX

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction

• Score Prediction: Cubs 7, Diamondbacks 6
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Diamondbacks 52%, Cubs 48%

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Insights

• The Diamondbacks have been favorites in 44 games this season and won 25 (56.8%) of those contests.
• Arizona has a record of 15-10 in games when oddsmakers favor them by at least -139 on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Diamondbacks, based on the moneyline, is 58.2%.
• The Cubs have come away with 25 wins in the 55 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Chicago has a win-loss record of 12-8 when favored by +117 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
• The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 46.1% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

FINAL

AZ 3 · CHC 0

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Arizona Diamondbacks

AZ

-1.5

-139

O 8.5

Chicago Cubs

CHC

+1.5

+117

U 8.5

Diamondbacks Recent Betting Performance

• The Diamondbacks went 3-1 across the four games they were a moneyline favorite in their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings, the Diamondbacks and their opponents combined to go over the total seven times (all 10 games had set totals).
• The Diamondbacks have a 7-3-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Diamondbacks Recent Stats

Diamondbacks Player Insights

• Marte has racked up a team-best batting average of .295.
• Including all MLB hitters, Marte ranks 16th in batting average, 21st in on-base percentage, and 15th in slugging.
• Marte carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .529 with a home run, four walks and five RBI.
• Christian Walker's 22 home runs and 68 RBI are both team-highs.
• Walker is ninth in homers and seventh in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Walker enters this game looking for his fifth game in a row with a hit. During his last five outings he is batting .294 with seven walks and two RBI.
• Corbin Carroll has 16 doubles, six triples, five home runs and 42 walks while hitting .211.
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is hitting .266 with 15 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 14 walks.
• Gurriel is riding a three-game hitting streak into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .227 with a walk and an RBI.

Diamondbacks Team Props

Learn more about this Diamondbacks vs. Cubs matchup on Fox Sports.

Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• The Cubs have played as underdogs in seven of their past 10 games and won five of those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents are 4-6-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
• The Cubs have a record of 7-3-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Ian Happ has driven in the most runs for the Cubs with 58 runs batted in.
• Happ's home run total places him 43rd in MLB, and he ranks 27th in RBI.
• Hoerner has 18 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 31 walks while batting .261.
• Among all major league batters, Hoerner is 256th in homers and 176th in RBI.
• Christopher Morel has 18 home runs, tops in the clubhouse.
• Seiya Suzuki is batting .267 with 14 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs and 26 walks.

Cubs Team Props

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Highlights | MLB on FOX

Check out the best moments between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, July 19.

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