Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Prediction for MLB Saturday [9/16/2023]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs will meet in MLB action at Chase Field on Saturday, starting at 8:10PM ET.

The Diamondbacks will start Zach Davies (2-5, 6.81 ERA), while the Cubs have opted for Kyle Hendricks (6-7, 3.71 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Cubs-Diamondbacks MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, can't split the two teams, giving both the Cubs and Diamondbacks a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Odds [9/16]

• Run Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165), Cubs -1.5 (+142)
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -104, Cubs -110
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110/+100)

The Diamondbacks are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Cubs, with -165 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +142.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Diamondbacks and Cubs are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Diamondbacks at -104, which means you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks

• Run Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ -110 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Diamondbacks are more likely to defeat the Cubs in the MLB game on Saturday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Diamondbacks having a 50% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Cubs-Diamondbacks game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks 2023

Saturday's MLB action between the Diamondbacks and Cubs at Chase Field is scheduled to begin at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
• Date: Saturday September 16, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Chase Field

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