Our Cubs vs. Diamondbacks predictions don't expect a dynamite start from Zac Gallen.
Zac Gallen topped out at 73 pitches in his final Spring Training start, and we're expecting another limited outing — specifically in the strikeout department — from the ace tonight. The Chicago Cubs are back at it following an 0-2 start in the Tokyo Series and hit Chase Field to face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a clash of NL pennant hopefuls beginning Thursday, March 27.
Arizona is handing the ball to veteran righty Zac Gallen, and he headlines my top Cubs vs. Diamondbacks predictions anddidn’t pile up the pitch counts during spring training, and topped out with 73 across 4 1/3 innings during his final tune-up last Thursday. He struck out two Athletics while allowing a single run on five hits and two walks. Gallen pitched just five innings across his three prior starts, so I’m not expecting him to approach triple-digit pitches in the season opener, especially if he has a few road bumps navigating the The Cubs had a middling 22.6 K% last season, and I expect their lineup to be better against righties in 2025. Outfielder Kyle Tucker and rookie third baseman Matt Shaw bolster the bunch, in addition to sophomore Pete Crow-Armstrong building off a late-season surge. Gallen’s strikeout percentage has dipped to 25.6% over the past two seasons compared to his 27.3% mark through his first four tours through the majors. It also aligned with him posting an 8.7 BB% in 2024, and he walked five batters this spring for a 12.5% mark. If his command is off, his pitch count should climb quickly. Chicago had the third-highest walk rate in the majors against righties last season, and as noted, I’m expecting more from the North Siders this year. Finally, Gallen threw 90 pitches across five innings and only fanned three in his 2024 season debut against a lowly Rockies lineup that finished the year with the second-highest strikeout rate in the majors .had a tough season opener against the Dodgers in Tokyo, but he threw 67 pitches across four innings and should be close to fully stretched out. The Diamondbacks also have a splash of statistical correction coming to their league-high .334 BABIP against lefties last year. Turning to Tucker, he’s been a consistent source of offense against right-handed pitchers throughout his career and sports a monster 150 wRC+, .242 ISO, and .378 OBP. I also value him slotting into the two-spot in this lineup.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Neil Parker is, first and foremost, a sports fan. A huge supporter of the Cowboys, Cubs, and Maple Leafs, he has managed to parlay his passion into writing gigs with Sportsbook Review, USA TODAY, theScore, DraftKings Playbook, and RotoWire, among many others. He also co-hosted the Daily Fantasy Edge podcast and can now be seen offering expert golf and hockey advice on Covers’ Before you Bet broadcast. Neil takes a numbers-based approach to his handicapping and complements his in-depth statistical analysis with a keen eye on the markets to provide the best available odds. He loves to lean on his rolodex of idioms to offset his inner nerd. When it comes to wagering, he throws down on anything that catches his eye at bet365, Betway and BetVictor. He also keeps a close eye on CoolBet because the polar bear brand often has outlier NHL and NFL moneyline prices. Neil graduated with honors from St. Thomas University in 2007 before completing his BEd at Acadia University in 2010. After teaching a myriad of courses and subjects, he found a groove delivering fun lessons to exceptional learners in non-traditional classroom environments. If his decade-plus teaching run taught him anything about sports betting, it’s to stay the course and use the summer – or offseason – to refresh and prepare to be better in the year to come. Neil’s top pieces of advice for recreational bettors are to stay within your means and to remember sportsbooks aren’t bank accounts. Don’t be afraid to pull those winnings and treat yourself to a lifetime experience courtesy of a big win.Ryan GilbertCopyright © 1995 - 2025 CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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