In this article, we will formulate a Cubs vs Diamondbacks Prediction for this MLB matchup on Wednesday, August 26th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 70-63 record this season and sit in third place in the NL West. They have a 39-29 home record and are coming off a 5-4 home win against the Cubs. They will face the Giants and the Phillies next.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a .244 batting average this season, .317 OBP, and .398 slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.21 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. Gabriel Moreno is the Diamondbacks’ best hitter with a .303 batting average. Ketel Marte leads the team in RBI with 67, while Nolan Arenado adds a team-high 21 home runs.
Eduardo Rodriguez (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, has a 13-4 record, 2.61 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP.
Chicago Cubs Preview
The Chicago Cubs have a 76-57 record this season and sit in second place in the NL Central. They have a 38-30 road record and are coming off a 4-5 road loss against the Diamondbacks. They will face the Giants and the Phillies next.
The Chicago Cubs have a .250 batting average this season, .338 OBP, and .424 slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.10 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Cubs’ best hitter with a .276 batting average, while leading the team in RBI with 83, also adding a team-high 33 home runs.
Matthew Boyd (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, has an 8-2 record, 4.15 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.
The Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends: August 26, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Eduardo Rodriguez Record this season: 13-4 ERA: 2.61
- Home Record: 7-3
- Last 5 against Cubs: 0-0
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last five day games against NL Central opponents.
- The Cubs have lost four of their last five games at Chase Field against teams that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in 17 of their last 18 Wednesday games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games at Chase Field against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have lost the first inning in four of their last five day games.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games as underdogs.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Matthew Boyd Record this season: 8-2 ERA: 4.15
- Road Record: 3-0
- Last 5 against Diamondbacks: 1-2
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last six games as home favorites against the Cubs following a win.
- The Cubs have won each of their last six games as underdogs against the Diamondbacks following a road loss.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last 16 games as underdogs.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites against the Cubs following a home win.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven day games against the Diamondbacks.
- The Cubs have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games against the Diamondbacks.
Total Runs Facts
- Four of the Cubs’ last five games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Diamondbacks’ last five day games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of Eduardo Rodriguez’s last eight home appearances as a starter.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last five games at Chase Field.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Corbin Carroll has hit a home run in each of his last four Wednesday day appearances at Chase Field.
- Eduardo Rodriguez has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances.
- Eduardo Rodriguez has recorded five or more strikeouts in nine of his last 10 Wednesday appearances in day games with his team as a favorite.
- Corbin Carroll has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 Wednesday day appearances at Chase Field.
- Eduardo Rodriguez ranks T6th in the league for Wins (13) this season.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Alex Bregman has hit at least one home run in each of the Cubs’ last three games as underdogs.
- Matthew Boyd has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances in day games.
- Matthew Boyd has recorded four or more strikeouts in seven of his eight previous road appearances against NL West opponents.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 10 games against NL West opponents.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.550) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for triples this season (35).
- The Diamondbacks rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (963).
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (564).
Cubs vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Diamondbacks and have won two of their last three meetings in Arizona.
In this Cubs vs Diamondbacks Prediction, the Diamondbacks are coming as -110 home favorites. I like the Dbacks at home in this one in a steal of a price, as they have the pitching edge with Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound, who has won five of his last six starts and has given up two runs or less in that span. On the flip side, Matthew Boyd has been in terrible form, having given 4+ runs in three of his last three starts and will face a Dbacks offense that has been insanely good against lefties, averaging 9.5 runs per game with a .431 batting average in their last 5. Take the Dbacks to win.