Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks Free MLB Pick, 8–13–2017

Free MLB Pick by Frank Moone of King Sports Picks

Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks

MLB: Sunday, August 13th 4:10 pm EST

MLB Odds: Chicago Cubs +103 | Arizona Diamondbacks -113 | Over/Under: 9

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks meet up for the 3rd game of a three game set at Chase Field. Jake Arrieta takes the mound for the Cubs and the Diamondbacks will counter with Zach Godley.

Trends:

ARI are 4–9 in their last 13 games following a win
Cubs are 13–4 in their last 17 road games
Cubs are 10–1 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter

Jake Arrieta is aiming to notch his 12th win of the season and second straight. Arrieta pitched well in his latest outing, allowing three runs (two earned) in 6.1 innings to the Giants, and earned the win to bring his record to 11–8. Arrieta has turned his season around and pitched very well since the All Star break, going 3–1 with a no decision. The lone loss came on August 2nd vs the Diamondbacks allowing 2 runs (1 ER) over 7.0 innings but he had a strong outing notching 8 strikeouts.

Cubs are 13–3 in Arrieta’s last 16 Sunday starts.

Zach Godley has held his own this season and the young right-hander continues to shine on the mound, currently sporting a 2.94 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP accompanied with a 5–4 record in 101 innings pitched. He faced the Cubs earlier this month and was terrific, tossing six scoreless innings and recorded the win. The backbone of this Diamondbacks team has been their pitching and they currently rank 2nd in the Majors with a 3.59 team ERA.

Diamondbacks are 4–9 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.

This should be another good pitching matchup but I give a slight edge to the Cubs. Godfrey has just 1 win at home this season while Arrieta has won 4 straight on the road. I’ll take the Cubs as slight road dogs in this matchup.

Cubs vs Diamondbacks FREE Pick: Cubs +103