Diamondbacks vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 19

Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner watches his RBI sacrifice fly during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Chicago. Chicago won 6-3. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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  • The Diamondbacks are -105 favorites vs the Cubs
  • Diamondbacks vs Cubs Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (-102) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-118) on Saturday, April 19, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago, IL, IL.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 12-8 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 12-10 ATS.

Diamondbacks vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Zac Gallen 1-2, 4.57 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Ben Brown 2-1, 5.10 ERA

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks-1.5 +155O 7.5 -105-102
Cubs +1.5 -190U 7.5 -115-118

Diamondbacks vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Diamondbacks will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 52.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Diamondbacks players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Josh Naylor has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 games (+20.30 Units / 254% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 20 games (+14.30 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+11.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Corbin Carroll has hit the Hits Over in his last 10 games (+10.25 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the Total Bases Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+9.70 Units / 70% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+17.45 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 6 games (+12.90 Units / 215% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+10.95 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+9.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+9.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 92 of their last 162 games (+24.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 49 of their last 84 away games (+15.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 50 of their last 83 away games (+13.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 50 of their last 84 away games (+12.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 50 of their last 84 away games (+10.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 51 of their last 84 games at home (+14.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.80 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games (+9.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 84 games at home (+5.25 Units / 6% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 11-9 against the Run Line (+3.8 Units / 16.52% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.85 Units / 6.99% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.15 Units / 0.68% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.15 Units / -9.73% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 12-10 against the Run Line (+2.45 Units / 8.66% ROI).

  • 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.15 Units / 15.69% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.55 Units / 27.64% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.65 Units / -35.02% ROI

Cubs vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eugenio Suarez (ARI) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Corbin Carroll (ARI) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Kyle Tucker (CHC) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +575 0.5 -800
Dansby Swanson (CHC) 0.5 +650 0.5 -1000

Cubs vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Nico Hoerner (CHC) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Corbin Carroll (ARI) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Josh Naylor (ARI) 0.5 -175 0.5 +135
Kyle Tucker (CHC) 0.5 -165 0.5 +130

Cubs vs Diamondbacks RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Corbin Carroll (ARI) 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Michael Busch (CHC) 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Dansby Swanson (CHC) 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 +195 0.5 -250

Cubs vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Zac Gallen (ARI) 5.5 -120 5.5 -110
Ben Brown (CHC) 5.5 +110 5.5 -145

Zac Gallen has a strike rate of just 48% (33/68) with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 64% — second Percentile.

Zac Gallen has walked 17% of batters when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — tied for 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — seventh Percentile.

Zac Gallen allowed a batting average of just .111 vs right-handed batters (fourth best)– 96th Percentile and .319 vs left-handed batters this season (eighth worst among qualified SPs)– 10th Percentile.

Zac Gallen has allowed a slugging percentage of just .323 (175 Total Bases / 542 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since the 2023 season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .391 — 96th Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Ben Brown has thrown his curveball 35% of the time (26/75) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total CB; League Avg: 9% — 100th Percentile.

Ben Brown has thrown his curveball 39% of the time (118/303) this season — tied for highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total CB; League Avg: 14% — 100th Percentile.

Ben Brown has a strikeout rate of 50% (9 SO in 18 PAs) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Ben Brown has thrown his curveball 46% of the time (41/89) with runners in scoring position this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total CB; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Diamondbacks are 1-8 (.111) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .026.

The Diamondbacks are 3-8 (.273) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .070.

The Diamondbacks are 3-8 (.273) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .104.

The Diamondbacks were 13-51 (.200) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .143.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Cubs are just 0-8 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .026.

The Cubs are 35-11 (.761) when they’ve scored in the first inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .639.

The Cubs are 52-35 (.598) after a loss since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .504.

The Cubs are just 0-7 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .070.

The Diamondbacks are batting .280 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Diamondbacks hitters have struck out in just 10% of it’s PA’s against LHP over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

The Diamondbacks have scored 2.55 runs per game (51/20) in late innings this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.38.

Diamondbacks hitters had an OBP of .346 (1,983 PA’s) against LHP in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Cubs hitters are slugging .524 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .370.

The Cubs have scored 45 runs in innings 7-9 this season — 2nd most in MLB.

The Cubs are batting .296 versus relief pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .231.

The Cubs have scored 57 runs with two outs this season — most in MLB.

Diamondbacks pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 24% against Diamondbacks pitchers in the 2024 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 35% of their games on the road since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Diamondbacks pitchers had an ERA of 4.68 (739.0 IP) at home in the 2024 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.98.

Batters facing the Cubs pitchers have struck out in the zone 41% of the time this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 51%. this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 51%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 9% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Cubs pitchers had an ERA of 3.08 (733.0 IP) at home in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.98.

Cubs pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

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