Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction: Can Ben Brown, Cubs Pull Off the Upset?
The Cubs take on the Diamondbacks in Arizona tonight. Can Ben Brown and the Cubs pull off the upset? Hollywood Picks provides his Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks prediction.
Hollywood Picks - April 15, 2024, 9:28 AM EDT
5 minChicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction: Can Ben Brown, Cubs Pull Off the Upset?
Today, the 9-6 Cubs take on the 8-8 Diamondbacks in Arizona. While this could be a tight game, I believe the sportbooks are undervaluing this Cubs squad in a very friendly ballpark.
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 15, 2024
- Game Time: 9:40 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
On the season, the Cubs have outscored opponents 82-69, while the Diamondbacks have outsocred their opponents 89-62. This seems to point towards the Diamondbacks dominating, but if your remove their opening day destruction of a terrible Colorado Rockies team (15-1), that run differential favors the Cubs.
The starting pitchers are Ben Brown (6.10 ERA) for the Cubs and Merrill Kelly (2.29 ERA) for the Diamondbacks, I expect both pitchers to throw well in today's game. Ben Brown had a bad outing in March against the Rangers, but has since bounced back and pitched under a 1.00 ERA. Brown has been building his confidence and I believe that if he can go 5+ innings today, the Cubs have a good chance at holding off the Diamondbacks batters. Kelly is good, but he had a short spring training and I feel the Cubs may be able to take advantage of that fact and keep their bats hot.
Arizona plays big ball, while the Cubs play small and big. Arizona has had 44 extra bat hits this year, which has been a big part of their scoring prowess. The Cubs have multiple gold-gloves though with great range around that can stop that from happening. The Cubs have been playing small to win games as well as hitting bombs, I think that works to their advantage in this matchup. Look for a tight game early with the Cubs stretching the lead over the course of the game.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Pick
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