Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/1

MLB game preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks will visit the Chicago Cubs in an MLB regular season game. This game will take place at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs hold a record of 19-12, while the Diamondbacks stand at 16-14.

The Cubs have won their last two games and have a strong 7-3 record in their past ten games. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks are looking to bounce back from a loss, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games. The game is set for Friday afternoon with cool weather and light rain expected.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 29th with a score of 6-2. Key players like Nolan Arenado and Ketel Marte hit home runs in this game, contributing to their victory.

The Diamondbacks’ batting lineup shows Ildemaro Vargas as a strong performer. He has a batting average of .378 with 6 home runs and 20 RBIs. Nolan Arenado and Ketel Marte also show good stats with 5 home runs each.

On the pitching side, Zac Gallen is set to start in their next game against the Chicago Cubs. Gallen has a 3.14 ERA this season with 17 strikeouts. He will aim to lead the team to another win with a strong performance on the mound.

Diamondbacks vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Diamondbacks +116, Cubs -137

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured two wins against the San Diego Padres, with a 5-4 victory on April 29th and an 8-3 win on April 28th. However, they faced losses against the Padres on April 27th and against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 26th and 25th.

The Cubs’ hitting has been strong, with a team batting average of .261, ranking them 4th in the league. Their on-base percentage is at the top of the league at .352. Players like Moisés Ballesteros and Seiya Suzuki have been key contributors, both maintaining high batting averages above .300.

On the pitching side, Colin Rea is expected to start the next game. Rea holds a 3-1 record with a 4.61 ERA this season. The team ranks 11th in earned run average at 4.01, showing room for improvement in their pitching performance.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored on the moneyline at -137 against the Diamondbacks, who are at +116. The Cubs have a better team batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 4th and 1st, respectively. With the Cubs’ strong hitting and better pitching, they are the pick to win the game with a projected score of Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.0 runs, with the over at -112 and the under at -109. The Cubs have a solid pitching staff with an ERA ranked 11th, and the Diamondbacks’ ERA is 26th. Considering the pitching strengths and projected score, the recommendation is to take the over 7.0 runs.