The Chicago Cubs (78-69) and Arizona Diamondbacks (76-72) open a weekend series on Friday, with 1st pitch from Chase Field at 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Diamondbacks lead 3-1
The Cubs have lost 5 of their last 7 games, a stretch that started last weekend against Arizona, when they dropped 3 of 4 games at Wrigley Field.
Since their 4-game win streak came to an end last week, the Diamondbacks have lost 4 of their last 5 games. They are currently in a 3-way tie for the final Wild Card spot, and 2 1/2 games behind the Cubs, so this is a huge series.