Saturday’s game features the Chicago Cubs (47-52) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (50-48) clashing at Wrigley Field in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 7-6 win for the Cubs according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 7:15 PM ET on July 20.

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Matchup Info

• When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: FOX
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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 7, Diamondbacks 6

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Lines

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Diamondbacks Betting Insights

• Arizona has come away with 25 wins in the 44 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• This season, the Diamondbacks have been victorious 16 times in 27 chances when named as a favorite of at least -135 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Arizona have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 51 of 98 chances this season.
• The Diamondbacks went 4-2 over the six games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups, Arizona and its opponents combined to hit the over 11 times (all 15 of the games had set totals).

Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been the moneyline underdog 53 total times this season. It has gone 25-28 in those games.
• The Cubs are 11-8 (winning 57.9% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +114 or longer.
• Chicago has played in 99 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 42 times (42-52-5).
• The Cubs have played as underdogs in 10 of their past 15 games and won six of those contests.
• Chicago and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times in its past 15 games with a total.

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Probable Pitchers

Diamondbacks’ Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen

• The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.87 and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .247 in 15 games this season.
• When Zac Gallen starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 4-7.
• Gallen’s team is 7-8 when he starts this season.
• In Gallen’s 15 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks

• The 34-year-old has a 6.78 ERA and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings over 17 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .302 to his opponents.
• The Cubs have been the underdog on the moneyline in eight of Hendricks’ starts this season, and they went 2-6 in those matchups.
• Hendricks’ team has a 4-8 record in his 12 starts.
• Hendricks’ starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in eight of 12 games.

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Diamondbacks’ 2024 Performance

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