The Arizona Diamondbacks will hit the road as they face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Zac Gallen will pitch for the Diamondbacks, while Justin Steele will start for the Cubs. Watch Cubs VS Diamondbacks.
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Predictions And Betting Preview For Chicago Cubs VS Arizona Diamondbacks
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago.
- When: Friday, July 19th, 2024.
- Time: 19:20
- Teams to play: Cubs and Diamondbacks.
- MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.821.
Odds by 1XBet.
Betting On The Chicago Cubs
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.053
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 7.5
In their match before the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs were a +110 underdog but beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3. Jameson Taillon started for them and permitted three earned runs in 5.2 innings. Christopher Morel struck two homers and had three RBIs in the contest. Pete Crow-Armstrong also hit two home runs in that match. Ian Happ and Tomas Nido each hit one homer.
The Cubs are expected to start Just Steele. In his last start, Steele was seven inings, conceded three hits, zero walks, zero earned runs, and struck out four in a victory against the Baltimore Orioles. He has a record of 2-3 with a 2.71 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and an 81/18 K/BB ratio in 14 starts this season. Opposing batters hit .200 against Steele this campaign.
Betting On The Arizona Diamondbacks
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.821
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 7.5
In the last game they played before the All-Star break, the Arizona Diamonbacks were a -160 favourite but lost 8-7 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Zac Gallen got fired up during the match. Gallen went 3.2 innings, conceding nine hits, six earned runs, one walk, and struck out only one batter. Ketel Marte hit a grand slam.
Gallen is expected to pitch for the Diamondbacks tomorrow. The last time he started, he went 3.2 innings, condeded nine hits, earned six runs, one walk, and struck out one in a no-decision against the Toronto Blue Jays. Gallen has a record fo 6-5 in 15 starts with a 3.87 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 76/21 K/BB ratio on the season. Opposing batters hit .247 against him this term.
MatchPlug Prediction For Chicago Cubs VS Arizona Diamondbacks
Zac Gallen will start for the Diamonbacks and has struggled in his last three starts. He has permitted three earned runs or more in three consecutive starts. Gallen’s starts have been shorter lately due to his struggles. Gallen pitched four innings or less in two of his last three starts. With the Cubs on a roll and Zac flailing, Chicago might win this match, but the sportsbooks say something different.
Final Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline.
