Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Picks & Best Bets 20th Jul 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Chicago Cubs will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action on Saturday at Wrigley Field, beginning at 7:15 p.m. ET.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's MLB matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Diamondbacks vs. Cubs bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Diamondbacks have a 54% chance of beating the Cubs.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Diamondbacks vs. Cubs picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Wrigley Field
- Run Line: Diamondbacks -1.5 / Cubs +1.5
- Moneyline: Diamondbacks -134 / Cubs +120
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8.5 Runs (-110/-105)
Cubs +1.5 @ -140 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Cubs have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Diamondbacks have a probability of 42%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -140.
Total Runs Under 8.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% likelihood of the 8.5-run total staying under, providing an edge of 0.3%.
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Arizona Diamondbacks at -134 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Chicago Cubs are available at +120 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Diamondbacks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 54% chance of victory.
Although the Diamondbacks are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +120 odds on the Cubs moneyline, providing an edge of 0.5%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Diamondbacks vs. Cubs
Here are the best MLB player props for Saturday's Diamondbacks vs. Cubs game.
Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction - Zac Gallen Under 1.5 Walks Allowed (+125)
- Our top prop bet for the Diamondbacks is on Zac Gallen to record under 1.5 walks allowed.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 56.7%, providing an edge of 12.2% on the +125 odds offered by DraftKings.
Chicago Cubs Prediction - Pete Crow-Armstrong To Get a Hit (-140)
- Our best prop bet for the Cubs is on Pete Crow-Armstrong to get a hit.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 65.1%, providing an edge of 6.8% on the -140 odds available at BetMGM.
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 compiled the best Diamondbacks vs. Cubs trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Eugenio Suárez to Record an RBI
Eugenio Suárez has recorded at least one RBI in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60% of the time). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +190 (34% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Corbin Carroll to Record an RBI
Corbin Carroll has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 10 games (50%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +215 (32%), also available at DraftKings.
Gabriel Moreno to Record an RBI
Gabriel Moreno has recorded at least one RBI in 7 of his last 15 appearances (47%). You can wager on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +220 (31%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Zac Gallen of the D-Backs to record under 1.5 walks allowed, with an edge of 12.2% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Cubs +1.5 to cover.
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