MLB Prop Bets: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs (August 24, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (75-56) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (69-62) at Chase Field on Monday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Kevin Gausman is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Merrill Kelly is the probable pitcher for the Diamondbacks. The Cubs are favored to win at -144, while the Diamondbacks are at +119. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Cubs (+118) have a 66-65 Run Line record this season, while the Diamondbacks (-142) hold a record of 73-58.
- The Cubs have a 70-58-3 O/U record this season (meaning 70 games have gone over the total runs line, 58 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Diamondbacks have a 55-67-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Diamondbacks are averaging only 4.6 (11th).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (12th in the league), while the Diamondbacks are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (19th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Cubs are at .250 (ranking 7th in the Major leagues), while the Diamondbacks are batting .245 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 174 to rank T3rd. Alternatively, the Diamondbacks are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 129 (T26th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 645 RBIs to rank 2nd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Diamondbacks have recorded 570 RBIs to rank T11th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Diamondbacks have an earned run average of 4.19 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 4.12 (16th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 1007 this season, ranking 26th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks rank 29th for total strikeouts, recording 892.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .252 against the Diamondbacks this season (25th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .244 (17th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 30-28-73 | 19-14-32 | 11-14-41 | 26-16-48 | 4-12-25 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Diamondbacks | 30-36-65 | 18-14-32 | 12-22-31 | 17-11-26 | 13-25-39 | 0-0-2 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Cubs are -140 to lead after three innings, while the Diamondbacks are +110.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 48-44-39 | 30-19-16 | 18-25-23 | 41-25-24 | 7-19-15 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Diamondbacks | 42-62-27 | 27-22-15 | 14-39-12 | 24-17-13 | 18-45-14 | 1-1-0 | 3-7-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 70-61 in Cubs games this season. The Diamondbacks have a 57-74 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded an 8-4 victory over the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field when these teams last met on May 3. Michael Busch went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 4 RBIs. The Cubs have now won three straight against the Diamondbacks.
