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Chicago vs Arizona Diamondbacks Predictions September 15, 2023: J. Steele vs B. Pfaadt

Game time: September 15, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET

Venue: Chase Field — Phoenix, Arizona

Article updated Sep 14, 6:20 PM EDT

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

Game is scheduled to start at 9:40 PM Eastern Time. Arizona has won three of four games from the Cubs earlier this

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Game is scheduled to start at 9:40 PM Eastern Time. Arizona has won three of four games from the Cubs earlier this season.

Game Info

When: Friday, 9/15/2023 @ 9:40pm EST

Where: Chase Field Stadium Cubs vs Diamondbacks Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs -125 | Diamondbacks +105

Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+130) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-155)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.

Chicago Cubs

• Lost two of three to Colorado Rockies at Coors Field • Cubs pitching staff allowed 17 runs during the series • Rockies launched four home runs in final game • Cubs four games behind Milwaukee Brewers in NL Central but two games ahead in NL Wild Card race • Key injuries include third baseman Jeimer Candelario on 10-day IL with a back issue • Chicago ranked #7 in offense (5.03 PPG) and #13 in defense (4.36 PPG) • 78-69 record this season A dandy from Dansby and Cody 👏 @LieutenantDans7 | @Cody_Bellinger pic.twitter.com/4OWaLJ5UsN

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

• Arizona Diamondbacks have lost 3 of their last 4 games, including a 7-1 blowout loss against the New York Mets Wednesday • Ace Zac Gallen allowed 7 runs (6 earned) in five innings on Wednesday • Arizona is tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the final spot in the NL Wild Card • Pffadt has gone 0-1 with a 7.90 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in his last three games • Key injury: Catcher Gabriel Moreno is out on paternity leave • Power rankings ranking is 15 • #13 for offense (4.67 points per game), #20 for defense (4.75 points per game), 76-71 overall • Chicago has gone 2-1 in the last 3 matchups against Arizona Welcome back, Jake McCarthy! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/4QDvq4Iexa

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Cubs Look to Extend Winning Streak in Arizona to Friday's Matchup

The Cubs have seen success when travelling this season, winning four of ten starts with a 3.00 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Since their last visit to Arizona, the Cubs have split or won three of their previous four series. On the flip side, Pfaadt has struggled at home posting a 1-4 record with a 7.30 ERA and 1.72 WHIP. Even more, their opponent's pitching has had difficulty when they've played at Chase Field, dropping more than 50% of their games with a 5.00 ERA. As a result, the Cubs have the advantage to come away victorious Friday.

Written by Johnmizner Published on 09/14/2023 Category: MLB Picks

About the Author: Information is what wins games, having the upper edge in ways of injuries, knowing who's starting, and the coaching philosophies are just a few key eliminates that go into each and every play I put out.

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Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Chicago-125 → -130Moved
  • Moneyline · Arizona Diamondbacks+105 → +117Moved
  • Spread · Chicago-1.5 (+130) → -1.5 (+122)Moved
  • Spread · Arizona Diamondbacks+1.5 (-155) → +1.5 (-141)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

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86-76 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
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From the published research (2023-09-14T22:20:37.477Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

• Lost two of three to Colorado Rockies at Coors Field • Cubs pitching staff allowed 17 runs during the series • Rockies launched four home runs in final game • Cubs four games behind Milwaukee Brewers in NL Central but two games ahead in NL Wild Card race • Key injuries include third baseman Jeimer Candelario on 10-day IL with a back issue • Chicago ranked #7 in offense (5.03 PPG) and #13 in defense (4.36 PPG) • 78-69 record this season A dandy from Dansby and Cody 👏 @LieutenantDans7 | @Cody_Bellinger pic.twitter.com/4OWaLJ5UsN

• Arizona Diamondbacks have lost 3 of their last 4 games, including a 7-1 blowout loss against the New York Mets Wednesday • Ace Zac Gallen allowed 7 runs (6 earned) in five innings on Wednesday • Arizona is tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the final spot in the NL Wild Card • Pffadt has gone 0-1 with a 7.90 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in his last three games • Key injury: Catcher Gabriel Moreno is out on paternity leave • Power rankings ranking is 15 • #13 for offense (4.67 points per game), #20 for defense (4.75 points per game), 76-71 overall • Chicago has gone 2-1 in the last 3 matchups against Arizona Welcome back, Jake McCarthy! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/4QDvq4Iexa

About the Author: Information is what wins games, having the upper edge in ways of injuries, knowing who's starting, and the coaching philosophies are just a few key eliminates that go into each and every play I put out.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-09-10Arizona Diamondbacks 2 · Chicago 5
  • 2023-09-09Arizona Diamondbacks 3 · Chicago 2
  • 2023-09-08Arizona Diamondbacks 1 · Chicago 0
  • 2023-09-07Arizona Diamondbacks 6 · Chicago 2
Final result

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Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Chicago 6-4

Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Chicago 6-4 on September 15, 2023, a 2-run decision in the series. Arizona Diamondbacks' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Chicago -1.5 (+122) spread, Arizona Diamondbacks covered, while the 10 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

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Tipster picks

  • 1735203231Total · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Arizona Diamondbacks +105Win
  • MackintoshMoneyline · Chicago -125Loss
  • MtgoldsteinMoneyline · Chicago -125Loss
  • SimonsaysMoneyline · Chicago -125Loss
  • KrockpicksMoneyline · Arizona Diamondbacks +105Win
  • DawhizMoneyline · Chicago -125Loss
  • IrishblueTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • HitmanhartTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Chicago -140Loss
  • AdrianMariucciMoneyline · Chicago -140Loss
  • DoclocksMoneyline · Chicago -140Loss
  • 2738694229Moneyline · Chicago -139Loss
  • JtgarciaMoneyline · Chicago -135Loss
  • JohnTharpRunline · Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (-140)Win
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Arizona Diamondbacks +122Win
  • JohnTharpTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Arizona Diamondbacks +124Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Chicago -137Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Chicago -137Loss