Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 28

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs will play on Friday at Chase Field, at 9:40 p.m. ET. Merrill Kelly will start for Arizona, aiming to shut down Nico Hoerner and company. The Cubs are +121 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the favorite Diamondbacks (-145). Arizona is a 1.5-run favorite (at +144 odds). The total is 9 runs for this contest.

Check out everything you need from a betting perspective on the Diamondbacks-Cubs game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:40 p.m. ET
• Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
• How to Watch on TV: ARID and MARQ

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction

• Score Prediction: Cubs 8, Diamondbacks 5
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Diamondbacks 62%, Cubs 38%

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Betting Insights

• The Diamondbacks won 53 of the 87 games they were favored on the moneyline last season (60.9%).
• Arizona had a record of 29-14 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -145 or shorter last year (67.4%).
• The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives the Diamondbacks a 59.2% chance to win.
• Last season, the Cubs won 38 out of the 80 games, or 47.5%, in which they were the underdog.

Diamondbacks Player Insights

• Last season, Ketel Marte hit .292 with 36 home runs and 95 RBI.
• Corbin Carroll collected 136 hits, posted an OBP of .322, and a .428 SLG.
• Josh Naylor finished with a .243 average and 108 RBI last season.
• Eugenio Suarez collected 146 hits, posted an OBP of .319 and a .469 SLG.

Diamondbacks Team Props

Cubs Player Insights

• Hoerner hit .273 last season with 35 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 44 walks.
• Ian Happ had 25 home runs and 86 RBI a season ago.
• Seiya Suzuki had a batting average of .283 with 145 total hits last season.
• Dansby Swanson had 27 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 54 walks while hitting .242.

Cubs Team Props

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