Cubs vs. Diamondbacks: Series finale at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks will finish their series at Wrigley Field today, with the Cubs favored to win and hoping to keep their hot streak alive.
Key points
- Cubs are favorites with a -12 moneyline and -1.5 run line over the Diamondbacks.
- Chicago’s offense leads the majors in runs and won the previous game 6-2 with back‑to‑back home runs from Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch.
- Cubs’ right‑hander Jameson Taillon (1-1, 5.4 ERA) will face Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly (3-1, 5.5 ERA).
- The Diamondbacks aim to snap a two‑game skid after a five‑game win streak.
- The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET and can be watched on MARQ and ARID.
The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks face off today at Wrigley Field in a pivotal series finale, with first pitch scheduled for:2 p.m. ET. The Cubs enter the game as favorites, holding a -12 moneyline edge and a -1.5 run line advantage over the Diamondbacks, who are listed at +10 underdogs. The over/under for the contest is set at.5 runs.
Chicago’s offense has been on fire, leading the majors with runs through games. Yesterday, the Cubs powered past Arizona 6-2, thanks to back-to-back home runs from Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch, and a multi-hit performance from Dansby Swanson. The bullpen was lights out, retiring straight Diamondbacks hitters at one point.
On the mound today, Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (1-1, 5.4 ERA) will face Diamondbacks righty Merrill Kelly (3-1, 5.5 ERA)6. Arizona will look to snap a two-game skid after a five-game win streak, while Chicago aims to keep its hot streak alive and maintain its lead in the NL Central.
Fans can catch the action on MARQ and ARID. For those tracking the Braves, they are also in action today, but all eyes in Chicago are on whether the Cubs can close out the series with another statement win.
Will the Cubs’ bats stay hot, or can the Diamondbacks bounce back? Stay tuned for live updates and postgame analysis.
Your questions, answered
What is the betting line for the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks game?
The Cubs are favored with a -12 moneyline and a -1.5 run line, while the Diamondbacks are listed at +10 underdogs.
Who will start for each team?
Cubs’ right‑hander Jameson Taillon will start for Chicago, and Arizona will send righty Merrill Kelly to the mound.
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