On July 21, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks are slated to clash with the Chicago Cubs at historic Wrigley Field, starting at 2:20 PM, amidst an expected backdrop of light rain. Pitching for the Diamondbacks will be Brandon Pfaadt, owner of a 3.971 ERA, while Shota Imanaga, sporting a 2.969 ERA, takes the mound for the Cubs.

The Diamondbacks currently sit in 6th place within the 2024 NL West Division, boasting a record of 51-48 and a divisional record of 19-14, positioning them 2nd in divisional rankings. They’re coming off a strong performance with 7 wins in their last 10 games and are riding a two-game winning streak. Their home and away records are nearly balanced, standing at 26-24 and 25-24, respectively, and they’ve achieved 20 daytime wins against 31 nighttime victories, tallying a total of 490 runs scored versus 467 allowed.

Conversely, the Cubs find themselves 12th in the NL Central with a 47-53 record, and a divisional standing of 5th after accumulating a 12-21 record in division games. The team has pulled off 6 wins in their last 10 outings but is currently on a two-game losing streak. They hold a 25-23 home record versus a 22-30 road record, with 22 wins in daylight compared to 25 under the lights. The Cubs have scored 417 runs and conceded 428.

As for the odds, the point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the Diamondbacks, and the over/under is placed at 7.5, hinting at a potentially lower-scoring game. For money line betting, the Diamondbacks are marked at +111, suggesting slightly less favoritism compared to the Cubs who sit at -129. Betting trends and historical performance indicate a closely matched encounter, compelling for fans and bettors alike.