<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Chicago Cubs in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Diamondbacks come into this game with a record of 16-16 and are ranked third in the NL West. They are on a three-game losing streak and have won only three of their last ten games.</p> <p>On the other side, the Cubs hold a 21-12 record and are at the top of the NL Central. They are on a four-game winning streak and have won seven of their last ten games. The game will start at 2:20 PM and will be shown on MARQ. The weather forecast is mild with breezy winds and overcast clouds. Arizona's Merrill Kelly and Chicago's Matthew Boyd are the probable starting pitchers. Kelly has a 9.20 ERA, while Boyd has a 7.00 ERA this season.</p> <h2>Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to bounce back after recent losses. They dropped their last three games against the Cubs and Brewers. Their most recent game saw a 2-0 loss against the Cubs, with Ryne Nelson pitching 5 2/3 innings and giving up only one earned run.</p> <p>Offensively, the Diamondbacks have been up and down. They have a batting average of .248, which ranks ninth in the league. Ildemaro Vargas has been a standout with a .388 average, leading the team in home runs with six and RBI with 21.</p> <p>On the pitching front, Merrill Kelly is set to start the next game. He holds a record of 1-2 with a 9.20 ERA this season. The Diamondbacks' pitching staff has struggled, with a team ERA of 5.05, placing them 29th in the league.</p> <h2>Diamondbacks vs Cubs Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs</li><li>Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL</li><li>Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Diamondbacks Moneyline +135, Cubs Moneyline -161</li></ul> <h2>Chicago Cubs Team Preview</h2> <p>The Chicago Cubs have been strong at home recently. They won their last two games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In these games, Ian Happ was a key player, especially with a home run on May 2nd.</p> <p>The Cubs' hitting is near the top in the league. They are first in on-base percentage and fourth in batting average. Their pitching also ranks well with a seventh-best batting average against.</p> <p>Matthew Boyd is the probable starting pitcher for the Cubs in the next game. He has a 1-1 record with a 7.00 ERA this season. Boyd will aim to improve his numbers against the Diamondbacks.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Cubs are the recommended pick on the moneyline at -161. They have a strong team batting average of .258, ranked 4th, and an on-base percentage of .350, which is the best in the league. With a projected score of Cubs 7, Diamondbacks 5, the Cubs' pitching, ranked 11th in ERA, should help secure the win.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 12.0 runs. Both teams have strong offenses, but the Cubs' pitching is better. The Diamondbacks have an ERA of 5.05, ranking 29th, which could lead to more runs. With a projected total score of 12, taking the over at 12.0 (-110) is recommended.</p>

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