Cubs Look To Bounce Back Vs. Arizona

The Chicago Cubs are looking to continue to prove that they are not pretenders. They suffered a setback when they lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks to kick off a three-game series and will look to bounce back in an evening game tonight.

The Cubs are listed as the favorites in this one with a -130 moneyline. The Cubs are 8-3 over their last 11 games, while the Dbacks have won five straight games as they look to show they are contenders this season despite sitting at third place in the NL West.

Chicago lost 5-4 to start the series against the Diamondbacks in Arizona. The Diamondbacks were underdogs in the game with a +107 moneyline.

The Cubs will send Jake Arrieta to the mound. He is 4-4 this season with a 2.77 ERA. His last time out, he he turned in his sixth quality start and only allowed one run over seven innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Diamondbacks will counter Arrieta with Rubby De La Rosa. Right hander De La Rosa has a 4.08 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season. He pitched nine inning against the Miami Marlins in his last outing with his only blemish in the game being allowing a two-run homer.

Arizona will be countering with Rubby De La Rosa. The right hander has a 4.08 ERA and a 4-2 record.

The total during the first game of the series was set at 9 and OVER bettors got paid. This game has a lower total set at 8. The Cubs are 4-6 on the UNDER, but Arizona have hit the OVER in their last ten out of 11 games at home.