The Chicago Cubs (75-70) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (86-59) on Wednesday, September 11th. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on MARQ. 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 (-174)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
- The Dodgers have a strong home record, winning 47 out of 74 home games this season.
- In their last 15 games, the Dodgers have scored 6 or more runs in 7 games, showing consistent offensive production.
- The Dodgers have won 6 out of their last 8 home games, indicating strong recent home performance.
- The Dodgers have a higher league rank (2nd) compared to the Cubs (8th), indicating overall better performance this season.
- The Dodgers have a positive run differential in their last 15 games, scoring 94 runs while allowing 90 runs.
Cubs vs Dodgers
Chicago rallied for five runs in the 8th inning in the most recent game of this Cubs vs Dodgers series. The Cubs scored one run in the 2nd inning but didn’t score another run until putting up five in the top of the 8th, picking up a 6-3 win. Heading into the game, the Cubs were at +128 on the money line.
Shota Imanaga pitched well for the Cubs in the win, going seven innings and giving up just three earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts and didn’t issue a walk. Porter Hodge closed things out for Chicago.
Tommy Edman hit two home runs for the Dodgers and went 2/4 at the plate. Max Muncy also homered for Los Angeles, going 1/4.
Chicago is 75-70 for the season and currently on a three-game winning streak. They are 2nd in the NL Central, 8.5 games behind the Brewers, and have an overall series record of 20-23-3. The Cubs have covered the run line in four straight road games and are 49-25 as the underdog this season.
When the O/U line has been set at 9 runs, the Cubs have a 6-12-3 O/U record. Overall, their games have gone under the total 72.4% of the time, with an average of 8.7 runs per game. Chicago has taken the first two games of this series against the Dodgers.
Jordan Wicks Gets The Start For The Cubs
Left-hander Jordan Wicks gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. Wicks has made eight starts this year and has a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 4.03. His WHIP for the season is 1.42. In his last outing, Wicks took the loss, going five innings and giving up three earned runs on four hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Wicks’ only quality start of the season came on September 1st vs. the Nationals. His ERA at home is 3.06, compared to 4.43 on the road.
Cubs Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense has been one of the better road teams in the league this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game away from home. Overall, they are averaging 4.5 runs per contest, which is 13th in the MLB. The Cubs have been a good home run hitting team this season, but they are just 18th in the league in terms of home runs.
Over the team’s last nine games, Cody Bellinger has gone 9/34 with two homers and six RBIs. Dansby Swanson has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/37 with two homers and five RBIs. Heading into the game, Isaac Paredes is on a three-game hitting streak.
Los Angeles has been a solid bet this season, covering the run line in 72 of their 145 games. They have an average run margin of +0.9 at home, where they have a 37-37 ATS record. The Dodgers have an 81-48 record as favorites, but as underdogs, they are just 5-11.
The Dodgers, who lead the NL West by 4.5 games, have lost two straight games, including the first two games of this series vs. the Cubs. Their over/under record for the season is 78-64, with an average of 9.2 runs per game. The over has hit in their last two games.
Bobby Miller Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Right-hander Bobby Miller is getting the start for the Dodgers today vs. the Cubs and comes into the game with a record of 2-4 and an ERA of 7.79. Looking at his overall numbers, Miller has made 11 starts, and opponents are batting .274 this season. In his 11 starts, Miller has turned in just two quality starts and is averaging 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he took the mound, Miller gave up seven earned runs in five innings of work and took the loss. Before that, he had won two straight starts. At home, his ERA is 3.38 compared to 13.24 on the road.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been a force at the plate for the Dodgers this season, as he is batting .290 with a league-leading 46 home runs and 101 RBIs, which is 4th in the league. Mookie Betts has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/21 in his last six games with two homers and four RBIs. Betts also comes into the game on a 10-game hitting streak.
As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in scoring at 5 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league’s top home run-hitting teams and have the 2nd best slugging percentage in the league.
Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction
Our prediction for the Dodgers vs. Cubs game is that the Dodgers will pick up a 6-5 win. However, with the Dodgers being -174 on the money line, we recommend taking the over, as there is a lot of value with the line being set at 9 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Jordan Wicks is projected to finish with six strikeouts, while Bobby Miller is projected to finish with five. If you’re looking for a player prop, you could look at the over/under for Miller and Wicks’ strikeout totals.
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Last updated:September 11, 2024 Cubs, Dodgers