The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs on March 28, 2025. First pitch from Chase Field is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ARID.
The D-backs lost 10-6 in their home opener and are looking to bounce back. Merrill Kelly’s dominance against the Cubs is key. If he delivers a strong outing and the offense capitalizes early, Arizona should be in a great spot to secure its first win.
Find my Cubs vs Diamondbacks prediction, pick and +170 same-game parlay below, plus probable pitchers, starting lineups, injury reports, public betting trends, viewing information, Cubs vs Diamondbacks odds and more.
My Cubs vs Diamondbacks Prediction
- Cubs vs Diamondbacks pick: D-backs Moneyline
My Cubs vs Diamondbacks best bet is the Diamondbacks moneyline. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cubs vs Diamondbacks Odds, Over/Under, Best Bets
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -192 | 8.5 -120o / 100u | +110 |
| Diamondbacks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +160 | 8.5 -120o / 100u | -130 |
- Cubs vs Diamondbacks Moneyline: Cubs +110, Diamondbacks -130
- Cubs vs Diamondbacks Total: 8.5 (-120o / +100u)
- Cubs vs Diamondbacks Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-192), Diamondbacks -1.5 (+160)
- Cubs vs Diamondbacks Best Bet: Diamondbacks Moneyline
Cubs vs Diamondbacks Preview, Prediction
On Friday night, I'm backing the D-backs to get a win behind a strong Merrill Kelly pitching performance.
Kelly has a great track record against the Cubs. In his past two starts, he allowed just one run over the course of 11 innings and also struck out 11 batters. On the opposite end, Cubs starter Jameson Taillon hasn't pitched at Chase Field since 2018, which I think will have an impact on his performance.
Due to Kelly’s dominance against the Cubs in recent times, I'm also expecting him to allow under 2.5 runs. Most pitchers around the league haven't gone very deep this early in the season. As a result, the under on Kelly's runs is less risky than usual.
In a bounce-back game from the Diamondbacks, led by Kelly’s pitching dominance, I predict a 5-2 Diamondbacks victory.
Cubs vs Diamondbacks Parlay
- D-backs Moneyline
- Under 10.5 Runs
- Merrill Kelly Under 2.5 Runs Allowed
Parlay Odds: +170 (DraftKings)
Cubs vs Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Cubs vs Diamondbacks starts at 9:40 p.m. EDT on Friday, live from Chase Field. The game will be broadcast on ARID.
