In the 2 game of a doubleheader, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The opening pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET and this NL showdown will be televised on both WLS and SNLA.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
Chicago (-130) is favored over Los Angeles (+120) and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under for this night game at 8.5 runs. Odds for wagering on the game’s total sit at -115 for the over and -105 for the under. Runline odds sit at -175 for betting the Dodgers +1.5 runs and +155 for the Cubs -1.5.
The Dodgers have gone 37-33 SU this year and are 31-39 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 17.6 units for moneyline bettors and 8.0 units ATS. Los Angeles is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Cubs, on the other hand, are 40-28 SU and 35-33 ATS. The team’s lost 1.4 units for moneyline bettors while earning 3.3 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Cubs games have an over/under record of 28-39-1 so far in 2018. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 36-32-2.
Rich Hill is getting the start for Los Angeles. The left-handed Hill is 1-2 with a 6.20 ERA and 25 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Cubs this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Cubs will turn to lefty Mike Montgomery (2-2, 3.31 ERA) to the mound. Montgomery has 29 punchouts and 13 walks to his name, as well as a 1.08 WHIP. Montgomery did not record a start against the Dodgers in 2017.
As a unit, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 3.6 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.52, a WHIP of 1.28 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.0. The bullpen has a solid ERA of just 2.72, a WHIP of 1.23 and a K/9 of 9.3.
Chicago’s offense has put up 5.0 runs per outing, including 3.6 per game over its last 10 games and 3.8 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .220/.319/.348 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
Third baseman Kris Bryant and left fielder Albert Almora Jr. have led the charge for the Cubs’ offense this year. Bryant is hitting .281/.389/.483 with nine home runs, 33 RBIs and 38 runs scored, and Almora Jr. is hitting .325 with 65 hits, 19 RBIs and 38 runs.
In the visiting dugout, Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 4.0 runs per game and its starters own a 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 9.66 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.75, along with a WHIP of 1.15.
The Dodgers offense has slashed .243/.323/.424 on its way to 4.8 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.6 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Los Angeles’ hitters have been paced by outfielders Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor, who have combined to drive in 70 runs. Kemp is slashing .338/.374/.579 with 12 home runs, 43 RBIs and 32 runs scored, while Taylor is hitting .244/.332/.436 with eight homers, 27 RBIs and 45 runs scored.
The Dodgers have gained 4.5 units and are 13-11 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has cashed in five of those games, compared to 18 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Cubs have netted 2.6 units and are 8-6 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over’s hit in six of those games, compared to eight that’ve gone under.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Dodgers, O/U – OVER
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Los Angeles has tallied 19 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Chicago has 11 XBH over its last five.
The Dodgers have hit 22 home runs in their last 10 games. The Cubs have hit seven over their last 10.
Los Angeles fielders have committed three errors over their last five games, compared to six errors for Chicago over its last five.
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