The Chicago Cubs are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. WGN will be showing this NL matchup and the first pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
The Dodgers are 38-34 SU and are 31-39 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 17.6 units for moneyline bettors and 8.0 units ATS. The Cubs, on the other hand, are 41-29 SU and 35-33 ATS. The team has lost 1.4 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 3.3 units ATS.
Cubs games have an over/under record of 28-39-1 so far in 2018. Los Angeles has an over/under record of 36-32-2.
Ross Stripling is getting the nod for Los Angeles. The right-handed Stripling (6-1, 1.76 ERA) has recorded 78 strikeouts in 66.1 innings so far. He has yet to face the Cubs this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Cubs are preparing to start lefty Jon Lester (8-2, 2.28 ERA), who’s got 69 punchouts and 28 walks to his name, as well as a 1.08 WHIP. Lester made two starts against the Dodgers in 2017, posting a 0-1 record with a 6.75 ERA.
Chicago’s pitchers have yielded 3.5 runs per game overall in 2018 as a unit. The club’s starters have a 3.46 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a solid ERA of just 2.74, a WHIP of 1.24 and a K/9 of 9.3.
Chicago’s hitters are putting up 4.9 runs per contest, including 3.4 per game over its last 10 games and 4.8 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .254/.368/.416 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.
Third baseman Kris Bryant and left fielder Albert Almora Jr. have led the Cubs’ batters this year. Bryant is slashing .282/.386/.492 with nine home runs, 35 RBIs and 39 runs scored, and Almora Jr. is batting .325 with 67 hits, 20 RBIs and 38 runs.
In the other dugout, Los Angeles’ pitching staff allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starters own a 3.48 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 9.60 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.70, along with a WHIP of 1.17.
Dodgers hitters have slashed .242/.325/.423 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game this season, including 4.4 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 2.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Los Angeles’ offensive production has been sparked by outfielders Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor, who have combined to drive in 70 runs. Kemp is hitting .327/.364/.561 with 12 home runs, 43 RBIs and 32 runs scored, while Taylor (.248/.335/.442) has produced eight homers, 27 RBIs and 46 runs scored.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Dodgers, O/U – OVER
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Los Angeles has recorded 14 extra-base hits over its last five games. Chicago has 15 XBH over its last five.
The Dodgers have hit 18 home runs in their last 10 games. The Cubs have hit seven over their last 10.
Los Angeles has posted 19.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 14.8 over its last five.
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