Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday afternoon in the first official game back from the All-Star break. Can Justin Steele and the Cubs reignite their fire from last week at Wrigley Field? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Diamondbacks vs. Cubs.
Matt McCuen - July 19, 2024, 10:57 AM EDT
5 minArizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The MLB returns on Friday afternoon after the All-Star break!
The Chicago Cubs will host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday afternoon.
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 19, 2024
- Start Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
Arizona enters this contest with a record of 49-48.
The season has been up and down thus far for the defending NL Champs.
Entering the year, the expectations increased after an outstanding playoff run in 2023.
The Snakes trail the first-place Dodgers by seven games in the NL West.
Arizona trails the final wildcard spot in the NL by one game.
The D-backs represent a run differential of +17.
Ketel Marte leads the Snakes, batting .292 on the season.
Christian Walker has added 22 home runs and 66 runs batted in.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has added 13 home runs and 56 runs batted in.
Ryne Nelson will get the rock today. Nelson is 6-6 with a 4.98 ERA.
The Cubs start this contest with a 47-51 record.
This Cubs squad started the season well but then struggled for two months.
One positive for Chicago is that they entered the All-Star break playing some of their best baseball this year.
The Cubs have won seven of their last 10 games.
Chicago trials the final wildcard spot by 3.5 games.
Christopher Morel has been the team's best power source, launching 18 home runs.
Veteran Ian Happ has driven in a team-high 57 runs.
Michael Busch leads the Cubbies with a batting average of .271.
Southpaw Justin Steele will get the nod tonight. Steele is 2-3 with a 2.71 ERA.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Pick
We will ride the red-hot Cubbies today.
Chicago has been one of the best teams in baseball when they are hot, and that is the case right now.
Steele has been throwing the ball exceptionally well this season.
Nelson will continue his struggles against this scorching Cubs lineup.
Pick: Chicago Cubs -1 (-104) CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs System Projections - July 19th
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