Here is our baseball betting prediction and analysis for the final game of the Cubs vs Diamondbacks series. If Arizona completes the sweep, they will overtake Chicago in the wild card race of the National League.
Five of the six games played between the two teams during the last two weeks have resulted in victories for Arizona (78-72) against Chicago (78-71).
Betting Analysis and Predictions
Last week, the Diamondbacks swept their four games in Chicago. They just won a 7-6 nail-biter on Saturday thanks to a pair of 13th-inning RBI doubles by Emmanuel Rivera and Gabriel Moreno.
Moreno, facing a 0-2 count from Hayden Wesneski, grounded out to finish the game. Evan Longoria beat the throw home from third base and scored on a headfirst slide.
While nearing third base on Rivera’s infield single, Longoria confessed he did not glance at third base coach Tony Perezchica.
Arizona is 1.5 games behind Chicago in this exciting battle. The Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds have 78-72 records, which is good for third place and a wild card berth.
According to baseball betting experts, the Miami Marlins are a half-game behind Arizona and Cincinnati with a 77-72 record. After this Sunday’s game, Arizona will have just 11 regular-season games left.
After Saturday’s marathon game lasted four hours and 24 minutes, Cubs manager David Ross did his best to keep his clubhouse upbeat.
He plans on using left-handed rookie sensation Jordan Wicks (3-0, 1.99 ERA) to counter the Diamondbacks. When Arizona sends right-hander Ryne Nelson to the mound, Wicks will get the ball (7-8, 5.53 ERA).
It will be Wicks’ first encounter with the Diamondbacks.
Cubs vs Diamondbacks Betting Picks
Game Time: September 17, 2023 at 7:10 ET
Bet on the Chicago Cubs at -120
There might be a letdown tonight after yesterday night’s exciting victory. It is also important to remember how terrible Nelson has been. Three of his previous four outings have ended with him allowing six or more runs.
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