Each of these teams faced the opposing starting pitcher last week. Cubs starter Justin Steele pitched 6 innings against the Diamondback on September 9th, allowing just 1 earned run. Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt pitched 6 innings against the Cubs on September 10th, allowing 4 earned runs (including 3 home runs). The Cubs offense has been significantly better over the last couple of weeks. Chicago is hitting .270 as a team during that 2 week span compared to .231 for the Diamondbacks offense. The Cubs bullpen has been better recently, and over the full season sample size. Justin Steele has the far better metrics between the two starters. The Cubs lost two straight games in Colorado this week, but had the day off yesterday. The Diamondbacks played in New York yesterday, and have a quick turnaround back to Arizona for tonight's game. With both teams fighting for their playoff lives, we are going to side with the better overall team behind their ace. The Cubs on the moneyline is our wager.

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