The Chicago Cubs will play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Cubs have a record of 76-56 and are second in the NL Central. They have won their last two games and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games.
The Diamondbacks have a record of 69-63 and are third in the NL West. They lost their last game and have also gone 5-5 in their last ten games. The game is set for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:40 PM, and it will be televised on MARQ.
Chicago Cubs Team Preview
The Chicago Cubs have been on a strong run lately. They have won two of their last three games. In their latest outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks, they won 7-0.
Kevin Gausman pitched well in that game. He threw seven innings and gave up no runs. Michael Conforto had a great performance, going 3 for 3 with a home run.
The Cubs’ lineup is hitting well this season. They have a team batting average of .250 and rank first in on-base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong is a key player with 33 home runs this year.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have had mixed results recently, with some wins and losses. They secured a win against the Cincinnati Reds on August 23rd, with a score of 5-3. However, they faced a tough game against the Chicago Cubs on August 24th, losing 7-0.
Brandon Pfaadt is set to start for the Diamondbacks in their next game. He has a record of 7-1 this season. Pfaadt has a 3.39 ERA and has struck out 69 batters, aiming to add another strong performance.
The Diamondbacks’ offense is led by key players like Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado. Marte has played 119 games, with a batting average of .249 and 21 home runs. Arenado has a similar home run count and remains a crucial part of the team’s lineup.
Betting Prediction
The Cubs have strong offensive stats this season. They rank first in on-base percentage and third in slugging percentage. This shows their ability to get on base and hit for power, which could lead to runs being scored.
On the other hand, the Diamondbacks have a weaker pitching staff. They rank 19th in earned run average and 17th in batting average against. This suggests they allow a fair amount of runs, which could help push the total over.
Both teams also have relatively high strikeout numbers, with the Cubs ranking 22nd and the Diamondbacks 29th. This could mean more opportunities for hits and runs. With strong hitting from the Cubs and weaker pitching from the Diamondbacks, the total over 8.5 seems like a solid pick.
- Pick: Total Over 8.5 (-104)
