Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Friday [9/8/2023]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, commencing at 2:20PM ET.

Jameson Taillon (7-9, 5.51 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Diamondbacks are going with Zac Gallen (14-7, 3.48 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Diamondbacks vs. Cubs

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Diamondbacks-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Diamondbacks a 53% chance of defeating the Cubs.

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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Odds [9/8]

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-166), Diamondbacks -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Cubs +100, Diamondbacks -118
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (+100/-120)

The Cubs are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Diamondbacks, with -166 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Diamondbacks (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +150.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +100, which means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Diamondbacks at -118, where you can risk $118 to win $100, for a total payout of $218, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Diamondbacks vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Diamondbacks -1.5 @ +150 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks @ -118 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (53% probability)

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

Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Diamondbacks -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction

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

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Diamondbacks having a 53% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Diamondbacks vs. Cubs on Friday September 8, 2023.

Diamondbacks vs. Cubs 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Cubs and Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Friday September 8, 2023
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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