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Diamondbacks host the Cubs to begin 3-game series
Kevin Gausman and Merrill Kelly are the probable starters as the Cubs open the series as road favorites.
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, the Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, marking the only visit to Arizona for the Cubs this season.
- Chicago holds a 75-56 record and leads the National League wild-card race, while Arizona enters with a 69-62 record and a strong 38-28 home mark at Chase Field.
- MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong leads Chicago's offense alongside Nico Hoerner, who has 58 RBIs, while Nolan Arenado powers the Diamondbacks with 21 home runs.
- Kevin Gausman starts for Chicago against Arizona's Merrill Kelly, as the Cubs have struggled with just a 1-8 record against the Diamondbacks this season.
- Following this series, Arizona travels to San Francisco for four games in three days, extending a demanding stretch of eight games in seven days for the Diamondbacks.
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Cubs vs D-backs Expert Picks & Predictions
The Chicago Cubs (75-56) head to Chase Field to battle the Arizona Diamondbacks (69-62) tonight at 9:40 p.m. ET on August 24. Both squads are ROLLING; the Cubs just obliterated Seattle 19-2, while the Diamondbacks snagged a gritty 5-3 win over Cincinnati. Chicago enters as a slight -140 moneyline road favorite with veteran Kevin Gausman … Continued The post Cubs vs D-backs Expert Picks & Predictions appeared first on Sports Betting Dime.
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