Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Odds & Betting Predictions - July 21, 2024
Diamondbacks at Cubs
6:20 pm • MARQStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2.91 | 15-3 | ||
![]() | 4.71 | 11-10 |
Diamondbacks at Cubs Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diamondbacks 2-3 | +1.5-199 | o7-125 | +110 | |
Cubs 2-3 | -1.5+164 | u7+105 | -130 | |

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Expert Picks
Doug Ziefel
Last 30d: 191-242-12 (-6.0u)
S.Imanaga o5.5 Ks+130
1u

Sean Zerillo
Last 30d: 121-118-3 (+9.2u)
ARI +110 (F5)
0.25u
Small to +103
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Notes
Keys to the Game
The Diamondbacks are 17-13 (.567) after a loss as underdogs this season -- 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .443.
Matchup Contrasts
Christopher Morel has struck out in 28% of PA's since last season -- tied for 13th highest in MLB-- 11th Percentile. Trevor Megill has a strikeout rate of 33% since last season -- ninth highest among qualified RPs-- 95th Percentile.
40% of Christopher Morel strikeouts are looking this season -- seventh highest in MLB-- 96th Percentile. 41% of Bryan Hudson strikeouts are looking this season -- 13th highest among qualified RPs-- 94th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Brandon Pfaadt allowed a batting average of just .189 vs right-handed batters (seventh best)-- 91st Percentile and .294 vs left-handed batters this season (third worst among qualified SPs)-- sixth Percentile.
Left-handed batters are hitting .294 (64-for-218) against Brandon Pfaadt this season -- 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .238 -- sixth Percentile.
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Cubs are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
- Cubs are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Cubs' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Cubs' 5 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 2-3 | N/A | 2-3 | N/A | |
| 4-1 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 1-0 | 2-1 |
Over/Under History
| overall | home o/u | away o/u | favorite o/u | underdog o/u | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 2-3 | N/A | 2-3 | N/A | |
| 4-1 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 1-0 | 2-1 |
Straight-Up (ML) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 2-3 | N/A | 2-3 | N/A | |
| 2-3 | 2-0 | 0-3 | 1-0 | 0-3 |
Last 5 Matchups
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Injury Updates

Diamondbacks Injuries
- Corbin BurnesSP
Burnes is out with elbow
Out
- Lourdes GurrielLF
Gurriel is out with knee
Out
- Merrill KellySP
Kelly is out with back
Out
- Blake WalstonSP
Walston is out with elbow
Out
- Tyler Locklear1B
Locklear is out with elbow
Out
- Cristian MenaSP
Mena is doubtful with shoulder
Doubtful
- Adrian Del CastilloC
Del Castillo is out with calf
Out

Cubs Injuries
- Tyler Austin1B
Austin is out with knee
Out
- Justin SteeleSP
Steele is out with elbow
Out
- Jordan WicksSP
Wicks is out with arm
Out
- Seiya SuzukiRF
Suzuki is out with knee
Out
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Box Score
Diamondbacks Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 94 | 7 | 7 | 0 | |
![]() | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
![]() | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
![]() | 2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | |
![]() | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 90 | 7 | 10 | 1 | |
![]() | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
![]() | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
![]() | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Odds Comparison
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Diamondbacks at Cubs Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Diamondbacks 2-3 | N/A | N/A |
Cubs 2-3 | N/A | N/A |
































