Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 7/19/24
From Wrigley Field in Chicago, we have the Diamondbacks and Cubs facing off in an NL matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 2:20 PM ET, and MLBN is carrying this one on TV.
The Diamondbacks are favored on the money line (-106), and they are 49-48 overall, which has them in 2nd place in the NL West. The Cubs are 5th in the NL Central with a record of 47-51, and they will be looking to get a win with Justin Steele on the mound.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -106
This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Friday, July 19th.
HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS CUBS:
- We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 5 to 4
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over
Diamondbacks Records & Stats
Arizona is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 8-7 loss to Toronto, Ketel Marte went 3/5 with a homer and four RBIs, and the Diamondbacks scored seven runs on nine hits. However, they couldnjson’t close things out, and Kevin Ginkel took the loss out of the bullpen. The Diamondbacks were also the -155 favorite at home going into the game.
Zac Gallen got the start for the Diamondbacks and took the loss. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on nine hits. Arizona’s offense scored seven runs in the 4th inning but didnjson’t add any runs after that. Eugenio Suarez went 2/3 with two RBIs.
Arizona is 49-48 overall as they take on the Cubs on the road today. In the NL West, they are seven games behind the Dodgers and are 19-14 in divisional games this year. The Diamondbacks have won two straight road games, and they are 4-6 as the road favorite this year.
As the underdog, the Diamondbacks are 24-29 this year compared to a mark of 25-19 as the favorite. Arizona has an overall series record of 14-13-4 this year, and they have won two straight series on the road. Their most recent series win came by taking two of three from the Blue Jays.
Arizona has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 49-48 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 26-21 against the run line. The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in two straight games and have a run line record of 31-22 as the underdog.
Arizona is on the road in Chicago today, where the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Diamondbacks have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 9.8 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 52-42, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 6-4. Their games have averaged a line of 9 runs per game, and 84.5% of their games have had higher lines than today’s 7.5 runs. They are currently on a 3-game over streak.
Ryne Nelson is looking to build off his last outing, where he went 6 2/3 innings and gave up just one earned run. In that outing vs. the Padres, he allowed three hits, issued three walks, and gave up one homer. Overall, he has a record of 6-6 and an ERA of 4.99. Nelson’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.42. Looking back at his last three outings, he has finished with a no-decision in two of them. Nelson has made six quality starts this year and is averaging 6.13 strikeouts per nine innings.
Arizona’s offense has been one of the best in the league this season, averaging 5 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the league. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are also 5th in home runs.
Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been two of the Diamondbacks’ top power threats this season, as Walker’s 22 homers lead the team and is 7th in the league, while Marte is 10th in the MLB with 19 homers. Over his last nine games, Eugenio Suarez has gone 11/32 with four homers and 14 RBIs. Heading into today’s game, Randal Grichuk, Christian Walker, Jose Herrera, and Jake McCarthy are all on three-game hitting streaks.
Cubs Records & Stats
Heading into their last game vs. the Cardinals, the Cubs closed out the series with an 8-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at +108 on the money line. It was a big second inning that really turned things in their favor, as the Cubs scored six runs in the inning. The Cardinals could only score two runs, both of which came in the 3rd.
Jameson Taillon put together a good start for the Cubs, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just three runs on seven hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win.
With a record of 47-51, the Cubs are 5th in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 8.5 games. Overall, they are 12-21 against other teams in the NL Central. Chicago is at home today, where they are 25-21 this season. They have gone 22-30 on the road.
Chicago has an overall series record of 11-17-3 this season, and they are coming off splitting their series with the Cardinals. Looking at how they have fared as the underdog, the Cubs are 25-29 and 22-22 as the favorite. Heading into today’s game, the Cubs have won seven of their last ten.
Chicago has been a good bet on the run line this season, posting a 49-49 record. They have been particularly strong on the road, going 31-21 against the run line. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 36-18 against the run line. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.4 runs per game.
The Chicago Cubs are playing at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Cubs’ games have averaged 8.5 runs this season, and their over/under record is 43-51. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 12-10. Overall, 67.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their current over streak is at three games.
Left-hander Justin Steele gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Diamondbacks at home. So far this season, he has made 14 starts and has a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 2.71. Steele’s WHIP for the season is .95. In his last outing, he didn’t give up a run in seven innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Steele has turned in eight quality starts this year and has one complete game. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.44 strikeouts and 1.88 walks.
Christopher Morel has been one of the Cubs’ biggest power threats this season, as his 18 home runs are 1st on the team and 11th in the league. However, he is batting just .202 for the season and has gone deep three times in his last eight games. Nico Hoerner has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 14/37 in his last nine games. For the season, he is batting .256 with four homers.
As a team, the Cubs are 15th in the league in batting average and are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the MLB. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Overall, they are 15th in home runs and have the 5th fewest strikeouts in the league.