The Chicago Cubs (74-70) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (86-58) on Tuesday, September 10th. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on TBS. The Cubs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Dodgers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Cubs. First pitch is set for 9:10 CT.
Cubs vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-162)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- The Dodgers have a strong home record of 47-26, indicating a high likelihood of winning at home.
- In their last 15 games, the Dodgers have scored 6 or more runs in 8 games, showcasing their potent offense.
- The Dodgers have won 6 of their last 10 games, demonstrating solid recent form.
- The Dodgers have a league-leading record of 86-58, indicating overall superior performance compared to the Cubs’ 74-70 record.
- In head-to-head matchups this season, the Dodgers have a 2-1 record against the Cubs, showing they have been successful in previous encounters.
Cubs vs Dodgers
Chicago cruised to a 10-4 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 1st inning, scoring three runs, and added on two more in the 2nd. As for the Dodgers, they scored their first run in the 4th and added their final three runs in the 5th.
Kyle Hendricks only went 4 1/3 innings for the Cubs but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Keegan Thompson got the win out of the bullpen. Walker Buehler had a rough outing for the Dodgers, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work.
At the plate, the Cubs were led by Michael Busch, who went 4/5 with a home run. Cody Bellinger also homered for Chicago and drove in three runs. Mookie Betts had a two-hit game for the Dodgers, including a home run.
Chicago’s overall series record is 20-23-3, and they have lost two straight series. The Cubs are 6-4 in their last 10 games and are 8.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central with a 74-70 record. They have won seven straight games on the road and are 36-37 on the road this season.
When the Cubs are the underdog, they have a 48-25 run line record, and their games have averaged 8.7 runs this season. The over/under record for Cubs games with a total of 7.5 runs is 17-16.
Shota Imanaga Gets The Start For The Cubs
Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today and comes into the game with a record of 12-3 and an ERA of 2.99. Imanaga has made 26 starts this season and has pitched well on the road, going 7-1 with a 3.37 ERA. In his last outing, he pitched seven scoreless innings, picking up the win vs. the Pirates. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Imanaga has a WHIP of 1.02 and is averaging 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
Cubs Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense has been a little better on the road this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game compared to 4.0 at home. Overall, they are 13th in the league at 4.5 runs per contest. The Cubs have been a good home run hitting team this season, but they are just 17th in the league in batting average and have the 15th most strikeouts in the league.
Over his last five games, Cody Bellinger has gone 6/17 with two homers and five RBIs. For the season, Ian Happ leads the team with 23 homers and has a team-high 81 RBIs, but he is batting just .245. Seiya Suzuki has been a consistent hitter for the Cubs this season, batting .270 with 19 home runs.
Los Angeles has a 28-17-3 series record this season and an overall record of 86-58, leading the NL West by 5.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers are looking to bounce back today after losing the series opener against the Cubs.
When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, the Dodgers’ O/U record is 13-9. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their overall O/U record is 77-64. The Dodgers have been favorites in most games this season, with a 65-63 record in that role, and their average run margin in wins is +3.6 runs per game.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Cubs at home. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 6-2 with a 2.92 ERA. Yamamoto’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.07, and opponents are batting .221 off him this year. In his 14 starts, Yamamoto has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.22 strikeouts per nine innings. Yamamoto’s last outing came on June 15th, where he finished with a no-decision, going two innings and not giving up a run. Before that, he had gone seven innings in back-to-back outings.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been a huge power threat for the Dodgers this season, as his 46 homers are 2nd in the league and the most on the team. He also comes into the game with a strong batting average of .292. Ohtani’s 101 RBIs are also 3rd in the league and the top mark for the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat, as he has 28 homers this season, which is 2nd on the team and 13th in the league.
Los Angeles comes into the game with the 3rd best scoring offense in the league, averaging 5 runs per game. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league and have the 3rd best team batting average in the MLB. The Dodgers have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per game and batting .254.
Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Cubs vs. Dodgers game is to take the over, as we see the Dodgers coming out on top by a final score of 6-5. With the line sitting at 7.5 runs, we see there being plenty of room for this one to go over.
Looking at some potential starting pitcher props, we have Yoshinobu Yamamoto finishing with seven strikeouts compared to Shota Imanaga with six. However, Yamamoto is projected to finish with a higher win probability and also to go deeper into the game.
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Last updated:September 10, 2024 Cubs, Dodgers