MLB Prop Bets: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs (August 25, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (76-56) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (69-63) at Chase Field on Tuesday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Clay Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Brandon Pfaadt is the probable pitcher for the Diamondbacks. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -114.
- The Cubs (+149) have a 67-65 Run Line record this season, while the Diamondbacks (-181) hold a record of 73-59.
- The Cubs have a 70-59-3 O/U record this season (meaning 70 games have gone over the total runs line, 59 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Diamondbacks have a 55-68-9 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 4.5 (12th).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (T11th 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 .244 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 176 to rank 3rd. 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 652 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 4.21 this season (20th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 4.09 (13th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 1013 this season, ranking 26th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks rank 29th for total strikeouts, recording 896.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .253 against the Diamondbacks this season (24th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .243 (17th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 30-28-74 | 19-14-32 | 11-14-42 | 26-16-49 | 4-12-25 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Diamondbacks | 30-36-66 | 18-14-33 | 12-22-31 | 17-11-26 | 13-25-40 | 0-0-2 | 2-4-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Cubs are -120 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 | 49-44-39 | 30-19-16 | 19-25-23 | 42-25-24 | 7-19-15 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Diamondbacks | 42-63-27 | 27-23-15 | 14-39-12 | 24-17-13 | 18-46-14 | 1-1-0 | 3-7-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 71-61 in Cubs games this season. The Diamondbacks have a 58-74 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 7-0 victory over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field yesterday. Michael Conforto was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs. The Cubs have now won four straight against the Diamondbacks.
