Diamondbacks vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 September 2023
Last updated: Sep 16, 2023, 1:40AM | Published: Sep 15, 2023, 2:21AM
The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Chase Field on Saturday, commencing at 11:40am AEST.
Brandon Pfaadt (1-8, 6.25 ERA) will start for the Diamondbacks, while the Cubs are going with Justin Steele (16-3, 2.49 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Diamondbacks vs Cubs, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Diamondbacks vs Cubs
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Arizona-CHI Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 54% chance of beating the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
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Diamondbacks vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Chase Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Diamondbacks $2.10, Cubs $1.77
- Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 ($1.69), Cubs -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.90, Under $1.90
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Diamondbacks at $2.10 and the Cubs at $1.77.
The Diamondbacks are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.69 currently available at PointsBet.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.25.
The Over/Under for Diamondbacks vs Cubs is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Diamondbacks vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Arizona at $2.10 with PointsBet
- Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 at $1.69 with PointsBet (60% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.90 with PointsBet (53% probability)
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While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Diamondbacks to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Diamondbacks vs Cubs: Prediction
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Diamondbacks vs Cubs: Preview
The game between the Diamondbacks and Cubs at Chase Field is scheduled to begin at 11:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday 16 September 2023
- Time: 11:40am AEST
- Venue: Chase Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Arizona vs CHI Cubs are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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