Chicago Cubs VS Arizona Diamondbacks continue a four-game series this afternoon. Arizona (73-68, 74-66 RL, 61-72-7 O/U) will send Zac Gallen to the mound. While the Cubs (76-65, 73-67 RL, 71-65-4 O/U) will counter with Jameson Taillon.
The Diamondbacks went 4-3 against the Cubs last season, posting a 6-2 win on Thursday.
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Predictions and Betting Preview For Chicago Cubs VS Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Regular Season
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois.
- When: Friday, September 8th, 2023
- Time: 19:20 GMT
- Teams to play: Cubs and Diamondbacks.
- MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.867
Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On The Chicago Cubs
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.085
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 7.5
- BetMGM Spread: +1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 7
The Chicago Cubs are in excellent form. They now have a 3.5 match in the wildcard after delivering a devastating three-game sweep against the San Francisco Giants this week. This is thanks to the offense, gathering 22 runs while restricting the Giants to 10 runs. They are presently 9 games above .500 at Wrigley Field and are just 1.5 games back of the Brewers. Chicago is 7-3 in their last 10.
Jameson Taillon will pitch for the team. Last time, he permitted 5 runs on 7 hits in 5.2 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates and managed an escape with a no-decision in a match Chicago won. He has not been reliable, fumbling four runs in three straight outings. Taillon has a 5.73 ERA and 1.35 WHIP accompanied by a 7-9 record in 127.1 innings. He blew 7 runs in 12 career innings against Arizona.
Betting On The Arizona Diamondbacks
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.867
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 7.5
- BetMGM Spread: -1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.87
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 7
The Arizona Diamondbacks came back from a series loss to the Baltimore Orioles by winning two of three against the Colorado Rockies before this series. They secured 18 runs, lost two of their last three series and are just 4-6 in their last 10 games. Arizona is 0.5 matches out of the wildcard spot.
Zac Gallen will pitch for the Diamondbacks in tonight’s game. He was defeated in his last pitch, surrendering 6 runs on 9 hits in 5.1 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and suffered a loss. Gallen currently sports a 3.48 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP coupled with a 14-7 record in 178.2 innings on the year. He has low numbers against Chicago, posting a 4.35 ERA and a 1-1 record in 20.2 innings.
MatchPlug Prediction
Arizona has momentum after pulling off a series win against the Rockies and against Chicago on Thursday. The Diamondbacks have won 2 of their previous 3, road series. They have a high chance at victory with, Gallen taking the rubber. He has surrendered two or fewer runs in four of his last 6 outings.
Prediction: Arizona Diamondback Moneyline.
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