- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs
- Schedule: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Betting Odds: Arizona (+125) Chicago (-150)
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The Chicago Cubs (19-12) host the Arizona Diamondbacks (16-14) at Wrigley Field this Saturday. The betting odds for this game show the Diamondbacks at +125 and the Cubs at -150. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs, with Ryne Nelson and Shota Imanaga set to be the starting pitchers.
The Diamondbacks have recorded 55 doubles and hit 31 home runs this season. They maintain a slugging percentage of .418 and have recorded 240 strikeouts against 81 walks. As a team, Arizona is averaging 4.7 runs per game, placing them 11th in the league. They have totaled 135 RBIs and 250 hits, sporting a batting average of .250 with an on-base percentage of .308.
The Diamondbacks have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.18, with their pitching staff holding a WHIP of 1.39. They have allowed 40 home runs and 165 runs this year (28th in MLB). Arizona has given up 267 hits (averaging 9.1 per 9 innings) and 147 earned runs, resulting in a team ERA of 4.99 (28th in MLB), and their staff has struck out 222 batters. They have issued 102 walks, with a collective FIP of 4.67 for the season.
Dodgers relievers have entered the game with runners on base 29 times and appeared in 45 high-stake situations. They lead the MLB with 25 holds this year, achieving a 60.0% save percentage from 41 save opportunities, converting 9 of 15 chances. So far, they’ve inherited 42 runners, with 31.0% scoring. This season, the Diamondbacks have utilized 109 relievers.
Arizona has recorded 796 putouts, 271 assists, and 18 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .983 (25th in MLB) and 20 double plays. They have converted 69.5% of balls in play into outs across 2,388 innings, ranking 17th in the league.
Ryne Nelson, with a career record of 27-20, has a FIP of 4.30 and has faced 2,057 batters. He has given up 475 hits (8.7 hits per 9 innings), 138 walks, with an ERA of 4.37 (239 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.245 over 492 innings and 394 strikeouts.
The Cubs have amassed 42 home runs and 154 RBIs this season. They’ve hit 46 doubles, drawn 141 walks, and scored 169 runs, boasting a .353 on-base percentage and a batting average of .261. With a slugging percentage of .427, the Cubs are averaging 5.45 runs per game (3rd in the league) and have struck out 257 times (17th in baseball) with 279 hits.
Chicago’s pitching staff has allowed 134 runs this season, resulting in a team ERA of 4.01 (123 earned). They have given up 36 home runs and surrender 4.37 runs per 9 innings (11th in baseball). Their WHIP is 1.188, with a FIP of 4.14. They currently rank 7th in the league for total hits allowed with 234.
Cubs relievers have a 31.8% inherited score percentage out of 44 inherited runners. They’ve entered high-stakes situations 29 times and faced runners on base 32 times. In 18 save opportunities, they’ve recorded 6 holds and experienced 5 blown saves, ranking 24th in MLB with a 54.5% save percentage. This season, 91 different bullpen pitchers have taken the mound.
The Chicago Cubs have turned 21 double plays, achieving a .986 fielding percentage (15th in MLB). They’ve made 272 assists and 16 errors while accumulating 828 putouts. Over 2,484 innings of play, their defensive efficiency is 72.3% (4th in the league).
Shota Imanaga, with a career record of 26-13, boasts a 3.27 ERA, allowing 7.3 hits per 9 innings. His strikeout to walk ratio is 5.22, having faced 1,394 batters. He has conceded 128 earned runs while holding a WHIP of 0.994 and a FIP of 3.2. Throughout his career, Imanaga has surrendered 287 hits along with 329 strikeouts in 352 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Take Arizona (+125)
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