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Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
The Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Chase Field.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Drew Smyly in this one. Left hander Smyly is 1-3 this season with a 3.04 ERA.
Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Zach Davies. The right hander has a 3.34 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -116-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Arizona was a 11-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Marlins. They lost as -105 underdogs, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Chicago was a 7-5 winner in its last match on the road against the Padres. They won as +139 underdogs, while the total score of 12 made winners of OVER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 11-19 SU
Chi Cubs is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona:
Team record: 17-15 SU
Arizona is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
Next up:
Chicago at Arizona Saturday, May 14