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10,000 Sim Trials Run
CHC

Chicago Cubs

Away

76-57 (38-30 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L W W L
Projected Final Score
4.0 4.2
Projected Total: 8.2 (O/U: 8.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
CHC: -115 | AZ: +100
AZ

Arizona Diamondbacks

Home

70-63 (39-29 Home)

Last 5 Form
W L W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Chicago Cubs Win Prob
46.7%
No Value Edge
Arizona Diamondbacks Win Prob
53.3%
+3.3% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Arizona Diamondbacks to win outright in 53.3% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: CHC -0.4 / AZ +0.4
CHC covers (-105) 46.7%
AZ covers (-110) +0.9% Edge 53.3%
Total O/U: 8.5
OVER (-105) 42.7%
UNDER (-115) +3.9% Edge 57.4%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: AZ relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the CHC bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at AZ's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: AZ enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 56%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Arizona Diamondbacks winning outright in 53.3% of run trials, with a projected score of CHC 4.0 - AZ 4.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with AZ +0.4 covering in 53.3% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.5 which hit in 57.4% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
51.8%
+0.6% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-105
Implied Probability: 51.2%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **51.8%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Matthew Boyd (K%: 18.6%, BB%: 9.2%) faces AZ's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.6%). Home starter Eduardo Rodriguez (K%: 17.3%, BB%: 7.7%) matchups against CHC's first three hitters (avg OBP: 36.0%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

CHC

Matthew Boyd

Away Starter
ERA 4.15
WHIP 1.24
Record 8-2
IP 91.0
SO 71
GS 16
AZ

Eduardo Rodriguez

Home Starter
ERA 2.61
WHIP 1.21
Record 13-4
IP 155.0
SO 110
GS 26

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Chicago Cubs

L @ Arizona Diamondbacks
4 - 5 | Aug 25, 2026
W @ Arizona Diamondbacks
7 - 0 | Aug 24, 2026
W @ Seattle Mariners
19 - 2 | Aug 23, 2026
L @ Seattle Mariners
4 - 5 | Aug 22, 2026
L @ Seattle Mariners
5 - 6 | Aug 21, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks

W vs Chicago Cubs
5 - 4 | Aug 25, 2026
L vs Chicago Cubs
0 - 7 | Aug 24, 2026
W vs Cincinnati Reds
5 - 3 | Aug 23, 2026
L vs Cincinnati Reds
5 - 11 | Aug 22, 2026
W vs Cincinnati Reds
9 - 0 | Aug 21, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Chicago Cubs
5 - 4 | Aug 25, 2026
Away Chicago Cubs defeated Arizona Diamondbacks
7 - 0 | Aug 24, 2026
Home Chicago Cubs defeated Arizona Diamondbacks
8 - 4 | May 03, 2026
Home Chicago Cubs defeated Arizona Diamondbacks
2 - 0 | May 02, 2026
Home Chicago Cubs defeated Arizona Diamondbacks
6 - 5 | May 01, 2026

Injury Reports

Chicago Cubs 51 reported

P Angel Gonzalez
60-Day
P Ariel Ramos
60-Day
P Ben Brown
60-Day
P Brandon Birdsell
60-Day
P Brayden Risedorph
- Full Season
P Cade Horton
60-Day
P Christian Gordon
- Full Season
LF Christian Olivo
60-Day
P Colton Book
- Full Season
P Connor Knox
- Full Season
P Connor Spencer
- Full Season
P Corbin Martin
7-Day
SS Dansby Swanson
10-Day
P Darian Rivero
60-Day
P Dominick Reid
60-Day
P Drew Gray
60-Day
P Edward Cabrera
15-Day
P Emilio Ramos
7-Day
P Eriandys Ramon
60-Day
P Erick Hernandez
60-Day
OF Ethan Conrad
7-Day
P Ethan Flanagan
7-Day
P Evan Aschenbeck
- Full Season
P Gavin Hollowell
15-Day
P Geovanny Vasquez
7-Day
P Hoby Milner
15-Day
P Hunter Harvey
60-Day
P Isaac Morton
- Full Season
P Jack Neely
- Full Season
C Jairo Diaz
- Full Season
P Jake Knapp
60-Day
P Justin Steele
60-Day
P Kaleb Wing
- Full Season
SS Ludwing Espinoza
7-Day
P Luis Martinez-Gomez
7-Day
RF Matt Shaw
10-Day
1B Myles Bailey
60-Day
P Nate Williams
7-Day
P Nick Dean
60-Day
P Phil Maton
60-Day
P Porter Hodge
60-Day
P Rafael Merchan
60-Day
P Riley Martin
60-Day
P Rowell Arroyo
- Full Season
P Shelby Miller
60-Day
P Thomas Mangus
- Full Season
1B Tyler Austin
60-Day
P Will Sanders
60-Day
SS Yadier Munoz
60-Day
P Zac Leigh
60-Day
P Zane Mills
- Full Season

Arizona Diamondbacks 42 reported

P A.J. Puk
60-Day
P Adonys Perez
60-Day
P Alex Galvan
60-Day
P Alexis Liebano
7-Day
P Andrew Saalfrank
60-Day
C Aramis Garcia
7-Day
P Blake Walston
60-Day
OF Bo Walker
7-Day
2B Brady Counsell
60-Day
P Collin Rothermel
- Full Season
P Corbin Burnes
60-Day
P Cristian Mena
60-Day
P Deyer Zapata
- Full Season
P Hayden Murphy
60-Day
P Hunter Cranton
60-Day
CF Jack Hurley
60-Day
P Jake Fitzgibbons
- Full Season
P Joel Sarver
60-Day
P Johan Calcano
60-Day
P Josdanner Suarez
- Full Season
CF Jose Alpuria
7-Day
P Julien Hernandez
7-Day
2B Ketel Marte
10-Day
P Kyle Amendt
- Full Season
OF Loidel Amaya
60-Day
LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
10-Day
C Matt O'Neill
7-Day
P Michael Soroka
15-Day
1B Modeifi Marte
7-Day
P Neiker Palacios
7-Day
CF Pedro Catuy
7-Day
P Roman Angelo
7-Day
P Ryan Bruno
60-Day
P Ryan Thompson
15-Day
P Ryne Nelson
60-Day
C Santiago Gil
60-Day
P Sean Harney
- Full Season
P Simon Gregersen
60-Day
LF Tommy Troy
10-Day
P Yohansis Pena
60-Day
P Yordin Chalas
- Full Season
P Zac Gallen
60-Day