Friday’s contest features the Chicago Cubs (47-51) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (49-48) squaring off at Wrigley Field in what is expected to be a competitive matchup, with a projected 5-4 win for the Cubs according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET on July 19.

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Matchup Info

• When: Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 4
• Total Prediction: Over 6 runs

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Lines

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Diamondbacks Betting Insights

• Arizona has won 25, or 56.8%, of the 44 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• This year, the Diamondbacks have won 24 of 43 games when listed as at least -115 or better on the moneyline.
• Arizona’s games have gone over the total in 51 of 97 opportunities.
• The Diamondbacks went 5-2 over the seven games in which they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Arizona and its opponents combined to hit the over 11 times.

Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has won 47.2% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (25-28).
• The Cubs are 22-25 (winning 46.8% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of -105 or longer.
• Chicago has played in 98 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 42 times (42-51-5).
• The Cubs have played as underdogs in 11 of their past 15 games and won seven of those contests.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Chicago and its opponents are 8-6-1 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Probable Pitchers

Diamondbacks’ Starting Pitcher: Ryne Nelson

• The 26-year-old has pitched in 17 games this season with an ERA of 4.98, a 2.95 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.419.
• Ryne Nelson’s team has won each of the four games he’s started as the moneyline favorite.
• Nelson’s team has a 7-8 record in his starts this season.
• Games started by Nelson have a 6-8-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele

• The 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.71, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 14 games this season. Opponents are batting .200 against him.
• The Cubs have been the underdog on the moneyline in five of Steele’s starts this season, and they went 2-3 in those games.
• Steele’s team is 5-9 in his 14 starts.
• Justin Steele has had 14 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and six of those matchups finished over the total.

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