Arizona Diamondbacks (73-68) vs Chicago Cubs (76-65)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs 9/9/2023 – The Cubs have a 76-65 record so far this season, 40-32 at home and 71-66 in over/under. They are sitting on the second place of the AL Central Division. Cody Bellinger leads the team both in home runs this season with 24 and in batting average with .320. The Cubs average 5.2 runs offensively while allowing 4.70 runs per game defensively. They have a .251 hitting percentage and average 1.2 home runs per game.
The Dbacks have a 73-68 record so far this season, 35-33 on the road and 61-73 in over/under. They are sitting on the first place of the AL West Division. Christian Walker leads the team in home runs this season with 30, while Dominic Fletcher leads the team in batting average with .301. The Dbacks average 4.8 runs offensively while allowing 4.89 runs per game defensively. They have a .250 hitting percentage and average 1.1 home runs per game.
In their previous meeting on Thursday, the Diamondbacks won on the road with a 2-6 score. Check out our free expert MLB picks for more insights.
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 9, 2023 14:20 PM ET |
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| Where: | Wrigley Field in Chicago |
| TV: | Bally Sports Network |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Merril Kelly (11-6, 3.22 ERA) vs Justin Steele (16-3, 2.55 ERA)
Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs ???– Over/Under: ???
On the mound for the Cubs will be the leftie Justin Steele who has a 16-3 record, 2.55 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. He has a 0.90 ERA in his last 3 games.
On the mound for the Dbacks will be the rightie Merril Kelly n who has a 11-6 record, 3.22 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP.
Cubs Betting Trends
The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 29 of their last 49 games (+9.14 Units / 16% ROI)
The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+8.40 Units / 27% ROI)
Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+7.20 Units / 26% ROI)
The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+6.85 Units / 69% ROI)
The Chicago Cubs have only hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 14 of their last 42 games (-20.50 Units / -39% ROI)
Chicago Cubs have only hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 59 games at home (-9.65 Units / -14% ROI).
Dbacks Betting Trends
The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 59 away games (+9.60 Units / 14% ROI)
The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 30 of their last 59 away games (+8.50 Units / 12% ROI)
Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 30 of their last 51 games (+7.49 Units / 12% ROI)
The Arizona Diamondbacks have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 63 away games (-20.01 Units / -27% ROI)
The Arizona Diamondbacks have only hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 67 of their last 139 games (-17.42 Units / -10% ROI)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs 9/9/2023 Betting Picks
Both pitchers have been superb and while the Cubs have the advantage with Steele on the mound, I’m expecting a low scoring game and taking the under the total. For more insights, check out our free accurate sports picks today.
Free Pick and Prediction: UNDER the total.