The Arizona Diamondbacks (49-48) and Chicago Cubs (47-51) return from the All-Star break to open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Chicago leads 2-1
Arizona lost 8-7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday while failing to cover as a -145 home favorite. The loss ended a 4-game winning streak for the D-backs, who have scored at least 5 runs in 3 straight outings.
Chicago picked up an 8-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday as a +111 road underdog after back-to-back losses. The Cubs return home for the 1st time since July 7 (covering 7 games).