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2024 MLB Handicapping – Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers
(73-70) Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (86-57)
Date: Monday, September 9th
Time: 10:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Kyle Hendricks vs. Walker Buehler
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs +156 | Dodgers -187 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.5
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Cubs vs. Dodgers Gameday
It’s a hot one in Los Angeles tonight, as the Dodgers host the Cubs in a National League matchup. First pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium, with the temperature expected to be a scorching 101 degrees under a clear sky.
On the mound, we have a great pitching matchup between Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs and Walker Buehler for the Dodgers. The Dodgers are the favorites in this one, with a money line of -187 compared to the Cubs at +156. The over/under line is set at 9.5 runs.
Chicago Cubs
Chicago is 73-70 overall and trails the Brewers by nine games in the NL Central. The Cubs are on the road today vs. the Dodgers, and they are 21-28 in divisional games this year. Chicago has won six straight games on the road, and they are 35-37 for the year as the road team.
As the favorite, the Cubs have gone 38-33 this year and 35-37 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Cubs are 20-23-3 and have dropped two straight series. Their most recent series loss came vs. the Yankees.
Chicago is coming off a game in which they closed out their series vs. the Yankees with a 2-1 win. Leading up to the game, they were the +135 underdog at home. Offensively, the Cubs only had three hits but scored two runs. Both of their runs came in the 1st inning.
Jameson Taillon put together a good start for the Cubs, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Chicago’s bullpen closed things out with Porter Hodge getting the save.
Cubs Gambling
The Chicago Cubs are on the road today against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Cubs have an over/under record of 65-73 on the season, and their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 9.5 runs this season, the Cubs have gone over the total in 7 of 11 games. The over/under line of 9.5 runs is higher than the average line for Cubs games this season, which has been set at 8 runs per game. The Cubs have gone under the total in each of their last three games.
Chicago has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 70-73 overall. The Cubs have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 43-29, and have covered in their last two games. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 47-25 on the run line, compared to 23-48 as the favorite.
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Cubs Stats
The Chicago Cubs have been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, averaging 4.5 runs per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Their offense has been slightly better on the road, where they average 5.0 runs per game, compared to just 4.0 runs per game at home. The Cubs have hit a total of 149 home runs this season, which is 17th in the league. Their batting average of .238 ranks 17th, and their slugging percentage of .391 is 19th. On the positive side, the Cubs rank 6th in walks, with an OBP of .314, which is 10th in the league. Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, and Isaac Paredes are some of the Cubs’ top hitters this season. Dansby Swanson has been hot at the plate, hitting .407 over his last 7 games.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles will host the Cubs with an overall record of 86-57, putting them 1st in the NL West. The Dodgers lead the Padres by six games for the division lead. The Dodgers have won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Guardians with a win.
This season, the Dodgers have gone 47-25 at home compared to 39-32 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers have gone 81-46 and just 5-11 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 28-17-3 this season.
Heading into their last game vs. the Guardians, the Dodgers closed out the series with a 4-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -164. Offensively, the Dodgers scored their four runs on nine hits and didn’t hit a home run.
Jack Flaherty put together a good start for the Dodgers, going 7 1/3 innings, and didn’t give up a run. He also issued just three walks and struck out six. Shohei Ohtani was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored and driving in one run. The Dodgers’s other big performer was Will Smith, who went 3/4 with a run scored.
Dodgers Gambling
The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing at home against the Chicago Cubs today. The over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their combined run average of 9.1 runs per game. The Dodgers have gone over the total in 76 of their 140 games this season, and their average over/under line is 9 runs per game. When the line has been set at 9.5 runs, the Dodgers have gone over the total in 5 of 12 games.
When it comes to the run line, the Dodgers have been a solid bet this season, going 72-71 overall. They have been especially good at home, going 37-35 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game, and they have been even better at home, with a +1.0 run differential per game. They have covered the run line in their last two games, and they have been a good bet as the favorite, going 65-62 against the run line.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a strong offensive team this season, ranking 3rd in runs per game and 3rd in home runs. Their batting average of .254 is 6th in the league, and their .437 slugging percentage is 2nd. Shohei Ohtani has been a standout performer for the Dodgers, with a .291 batting average and 46 home runs this season. Teoscar Hernández has also been a key contributor, hitting .266 with 28 home runs. In terms of recent performances, Mookie Betts is on an 8-game hitting streak, and he’s hitting .409 over his last 6 games.
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Cubs Dodgers Pitching
Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. This year, he has made 20 starts and has a record of 3-11 with a 6.60 ERA. Hendricks’ WHIP for the season is currently 1.51. In his last outing, he took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. Looking back at his last three outings, Hendricks has finished with a no-decision in each one. The right-hander has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings. Per nine innings, he has 6.19 strikeouts and 2.76 walks.
Through 12 starts, Walker Buehler has a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 5.67. He has made two quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in five innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two homers. Buehler has not won a game since June 3rd. Opponents are batting .286 off Buehler this year, and his WHIP is 1.61. So far, he has allowed 13 homers and is averaging 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Cubs head into the game having gone 8-2 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Cubs they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Cubs are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for the Cubs vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the UNDER, with the line sitting at 9.5 runs. We actually have the Dodgers winning this one 6-1, but with the payout for a Dodgers win being -187, we like the UNDER more.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Walker Buehler finishing with six strikeouts compared to Kyle Hendricks with four. As for the offenses, the Dodgers are actually projected to finish with the second-most home runs in the league today, and the Cubs are in the middle of the pack.
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