The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a three-game set. The Cubs are just 11-19 but are coming off a series in which they took two of three from the Padres. The Diamondbacks took two of three from Miami and have won seven of their last nine.


Drew Smyly will make the start for the Cubs in tonight's game. He has posted a 3.04 ERA in five starts this season. Zach Davies will make the start for Arizona tonight. He has posted a 3.34 ERA to go with a 1.21 WHIP. Arizona is 5-1 in their last six games as a favorite and 6-2 in their last eight home games. Chicago is 4-10 in their last 14 games against an NL West opponent. Chicago is one of the weaker offenses in the league so Davies should be able to slow them down. Smyly has o.k. but with a FIP more than two runs higher than his ERA. Arizona's bats will get enough off of Smyly to get the win.

Play on Arizona. This is a 9* play.