Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs 4/19/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 2:20 PM EST
Apr. 19, 2019
TV: NSCH
Latest Odds : CHC -152
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to visit Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois for a National League clash against the Chicago Cubs. The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this matchup with a 9-9 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after recently beating the Atlanta Braves on the road, 3-2 in 10 innings. Zack Godley received the starting nod for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he had a solid start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 6 innings. Adam Jones had a solid game from the plate for the Diamondbacks as he contributed 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to start Merrill Kelly (1-1, 3.79 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 5 innings against the San Diego Padres. Merrill Kelly has never recorded a start against the Chicago Cubs, but the majority of his success has come in day games as he is posting a 1.13 ERA.
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The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with an 8-9 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing out their recent series against the Miami Marlins with a win, 6-0. Cole Hamels received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he had a great start as he pitched 7 scoreless innings while striking out 8 batters. Daniel Descalso had a big game from the plate for the Chicago Cubs as he went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Kyle Hendricks (0-3, 5.40 ERA) who had a decent last start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 5 innings against the Los Angeles Angels. Kyle Hendricks had success in 2 starts against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2018 season as he went 1-1 with a 2.63 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 games following an off day.
Free Betting Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks +142
The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup riding a 3-game winning streak, but that was against the Miami Marlins which isn’t saying much considering the state of that franchise. The Arizona Diamondbacks hold the pitching advantage in this game as Kyle Hendricks has struggled this season as he has failed to win a game in 3 starts and is posting a 5.40 ERA. The Arizona Diamondbacks have started to receive production out of Andrew Jones which will be necessary moving forward due to all the pieces they lost in the offseason. The Chicago pitching staff is a mess and I just can’t get behind them just yet. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 5-4.