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The Chicago Cubs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
The Diamondbacks will trot Armando Galarraga out to the mound in this one. Righthander Galarraga has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Galarraga's opponent in this one will be Ryan Dempster. The Cubs righthander has a 8.10 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Arizona lost its last outing, a 6-5 result against the Cubs on April 5. Bettors who backed the Cubs at -135 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Current streak:
Arizona has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Arizona has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 1-3 SU
Chicago: 3-2 SU
Arizona: 1-3 SU
Chicago: 3-2 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Next up:
Arizona home to Cincinnati, Friday, April 8
Chi Cubs at Milwaukee, Friday, April 8
Arizona home to Cincinnati, Friday, April 8
Chi Cubs at Milwaukee, Friday, April 8
