Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Picks & Best Bets 19th Jul 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Chicago Cubs will host the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action on Friday at Wrigley Field, starting at 2:20 p.m. ET.

We've performed 10,000 simulations of Friday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to highlight the best Diamondbacks vs. Cubs bets, player props and predictions.

Our predictions show that the Cubs have a 59% chance of beating the Diamondbacks.

To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.

Our Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Diamondbacks vs. Cubs picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to create MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Game Information

• Game Date: Friday, July 19th, 2024
• Game Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
• Location: Wrigley Field
• Run Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 / Cubs -1.5
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +128 / Cubs -140
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-120/+104)

Cubs -1.5 @ +150 via BetMGM

• According to our simulations, the Cubs have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Cubs have a probability of 39%.
• BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at +150.

Total Runs Under 7.5 @ +104 via FanDuel Sportsbook

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at +104.
• Our analysis indicates a 49% chance of the 7.5-run total staying under, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Arizona Diamondbacks at +128 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Chicago Cubs are available at -140 with BetMGM.

According to the model, the Cubs are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 59% chance of prevailing.

Not only are they favored to win, but the Cubs also present the best betting value, with the odds of -140 available at BetMGM, presenting an edge of 0.6%.

Our Player Prop Picks for Diamondbacks vs. Cubs

Here are the top MLB player props for Friday's Diamondbacks vs. Cubs game.

Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction - Ryne Nelson Under 5.5 Hits Allowed (+100)

• Our top prop bet for the Diamondbacks is on Ryne Nelson to record under 5.5 hits allowed.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 64.0%, providing an edge of 14.0% the +100 odds offered by BetMGM.

Chicago Cubs Prediction - Miguel Amaya To Get a Hit (-145)

• Our best prop bet for the Cubs is on Miguel Amaya to get a hit.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 66.5%, providing an edge of 7.3% on the -145 odds available at DraftKings.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have sourced the best Diamondbacks vs. Cubs trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.

Geraldo Perdomo to Record an RBI

Geraldo Perdomo has recorded at least one RBI in 7 of his last 15 games (47% success rate). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +300 (25% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Alek Thomas to Record an RBI

Alek Thomas has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 16 appearances (31%). You can place a bet on him to record another one at odds of +285 (26%), also available at DraftKings.

Ian Happ to Record a Hit

Ian Happ has recorded at least one hit in 9 of his last 12 appearances (75%). You can bet on him to record at least one hit again at odds of -185 (65%), again available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ryne Nelson of the D-Backs to record under 5.5 hits allowed, with an edge of 14% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Cubs -1.5 to cover.

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