D-Backs vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - May 19, 2022

The Chicago Cubs take on the Arizona D-Backs in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, commencing at 7:40PM ET.

Marcus Stroman (1-3, 5.13 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, while the D-Backs are going with Zac Gallen (2-0, 1.05 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for D-Backs vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

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Who will win D-Backs vs. Cubs?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's D-Backs-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 51% chance of defeating the D-Backs .

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D-Backs vs. Cubs Current Odds

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-190), D-Backs -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Cubs -125, D-Backs +110
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+100/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are +1.5 underdogs against the D-Backs, with -190 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored D-Backs (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +160.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -125. That means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the D-Backs at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for D-Backs vs. Cubs

• Run Line: D-Backs -1.5 @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook (9.5% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: D-Backs @ +110 via Caesars Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)

Every time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best free picks today across any sport.

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of D-Backs -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the D-Backs moneyline is the best option due to the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

D-Backs vs. Cubs Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Arizona vs. CHI Cubs, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's D-Backs-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of D-Backs vs. Cubs on Thursday May 19, 2022.

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D-Backs vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Cubs and D-Backs at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40PM ET.

• Date: Thursday May 19, 2022
• Time: 7:40PM ET / 4:40PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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