Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Chicago Cubs (10-6) serve as underdogs on the moneyline (-102) in Tuesday’s contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks (8-9). The game starts at 9:40 PM ET on MARQ. The Cubs are favored against the spread in this one (1.5) with +156 odds.

Tommy Henry will get the ball for Arizona while Chicago will counter with Kyle Hendricks.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Odds

  • Diamondbacks odds to win: -119
  • Cubs odds to win: -102
  • Spread: Cubs -1.5
  • Total: 9.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • TV: MARQ
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    Who Will Win Diamondbacks vs. Cubs?

    Diamondbacks and Cubs Betting Trends

    The Diamondbacks have won seven of the 11 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (63.6%).

    When it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -119 or shorter, Arizona has a 5-4 record (winning 55.6% of its games).

    This season, the Cubs have won six out of the 12 games, or 50%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

    This season, Chicago has won five of its 11 games, or 45.5%, when it’s the underdog by at least -102 on the moneyline.

    The Diamondbacks have combined with opponents to go over the total eight times this season for an 8-9-0 record against the over/under.

    The Cubs’ games have gone over the total in eight of their 16 chances.

    Diamondbacks Stats & Insights

    The Diamondbacks score the sixth-most runs in baseball (91 total, 5.4 per game).

    Arizona ranks 13th in baseball with 17 total home runs.

    The Diamondbacks’ .253 batting average is seventh-best in the majors.

    Arizona strikes out 6.8 times per game, the fewest Ks in the majors.

    The 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Diamondbacks pitching staff ranks 18th in MLB.

    Arizona has a 3.68 team ERA that ranks ninth among all MLB pitching staffs.

    Cubs Stats & Insights

    The Cubs have scored 85 runs (5.3 per game) this season, which ranks 12th in MLB.

    Chicago’s 19 home runs rank eighth in Major League Baseball.

    The Cubs have a team batting average of .236 this season, which ranks 20th among MLB teams.

    Chicago ranks 12th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.4 Ks per contest.

    The Cubs average 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, third-most in the majors.

    Chicago has pitched to a 3.86 ERA this season, which ranks 15th in baseball.

    Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch

    Henry gets the start for the Diamondbacks, his fourth of the season. He is 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings pitched.

    Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leads Arizona in home runs with four and runs batted in with 18.

    Ketel Marte’s batting average of .284 leads all Arizona hitters this season.

    Corbin Carroll is slashing .231/.324/.308 this season for the Diamondbacks.

    Christian Walker has collected 18 hits this season and has an OBP of .403. He’s slugging .438 on the year.

    Cubs Key Players to Watch

    Hendricks (0-2) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his fourth start of the season.

    Michael Busch paces the Cubs with six home runs and has racked up a team-high batting average of .327.

    Christopher Morel is hitting .222 with a double, a triple, three home runs and three walks.

    Ian Happ is batting .219 with three doubles, a triple and 11 walks.

    Cody Bellinger is batting .180 with a double, two home runs and nine walks.

    Diamondbacks and Cubs Injuries

    Diamondbacks: Geraldo Perdomo: 10 Day IL (Right meniscus tear), Alek Thomas: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Eduardo Rodríguez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Paul Sewald: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Drey Jameson: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Cubs: Patrick Wisdom: 10 Day IL (Back), Seiya Suzuki: 10 Day IL (Oblique strain), Julian Merryweather: 15 Day IL (Right shoulder strain), Jameson Taillon: 15 Day IL (Back), Justin Steele: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Caleb Kilian: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

    Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Cubs 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
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