On July 21, 2024, at 2:20 PM, the Arizona Diamondbacks are scheduled to clash with the Chicago Cubs at the iconic Wrigley Field, despite the forecast of light rain. Pitching for the Diamondbacks, Brandon Pfaadt brings an ERA of 3.971 into the game, while Shota Imanaga, who holds an ERA of 2.969, will start for the Cubs.

In the 2024 season rankings, the Diamondbacks stand 6th in the NL West Division with a 51-48 record, reflecting a .520 winning percentage. Notably, they hold a divisional record of 19-14. Currently, the Diamondbacks are riding a win streak of two and have claimed victory in seven of their last ten outings. They show a balanced performance both at home (26-24) and away (25-24), with a stronger record in night games (31 wins) than day games (20 wins). Conversely, the Cubs are positioned 12th in the NL Central, with a 47-53 record and a winning percentage of .470. They’ve struggled in divisional matchups with a 12-21 record and are trying to rebound from two consecutive losses. Their play at home shows a slight edge (25-23) over their road performances (22-30).

Betting Odds: The point spread for the game stands at -1.5, favoring the Cubs. The total over/under for runs is set at 7.5, suggesting a competitively tight game. The money line odds have been placed at -129 for the Cubs at home and +111 for the visiting Diamondbacks, indicating relatively even confidence from the bookmakers in both teams’ chances.