LA Dodgers (7-2) vs. Chicago Cubs (4-2)
April 5, 2024 2:20 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Cubs +156 / LA Dodgers -185; Over/Under: +7
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs meet Friday in MLB action at Wrigley Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dodgers vs Cubs prediction.
Dodgers Betting Preview
The Dodgers have won 4 straight games after beating the Cardinals and Giants. The Dodgers have scored 18 runs in their last 3 games and 5 or more runs in all 9 games this season. It’s still a long season, but the Dodgers have lived up to expectations up to this point, especially offensively with constant crooked numbers. Mookie Betts leads the Dodgers with 16 hits and 11 RBI, while Will Smith and Freddie Freeman have combined for 25 hits and 14 RBI. Bobby Miller gets the ball for the Dodgers, and he is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 11 strikeouts this season. This will be Miller’s first career game against the Cubs.
Cubs Betting Preview
The Cubs have won their last 4 games after beating the Rangers and Rockies. The Cubs have scored 26 runs in their last 3 games and 5 or more runs in 4 straight games. The Cubs are 4-0 this season when scoring more than 3 runs and 0-2 when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Ian Happ leads the Cubs with 9 hits and 4 RBI, while Seiya Suzuki and Christopher Morel have combined for 18 hits and 12 RBI. Kyle Hendricks gets the ball for the Cubs, and he is 0-1 with a 12.27 ERA and 2 strikeouts this season. Hendricks is 3-3 with a 5.03 ERA and 20 strikeouts in his career against the Dodgers.
Chicago Cubs Team Facts
- The Cubs have won each of their last seven home games against NL West opponents.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Friday games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last five day games between the Dodgers and Cubs at Wrigley Field.
- The Cubs have won the first inning in four of their last five games as underdogs against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field.
- The Cubs have led after 7 innings in each of their last seven home games against NL West opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last 11 Friday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last 11 Friday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last five day games at Wrigley Field.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.
Dodgers vs Cubs prediction
As I’ve said countless times already this season, the Dodgers are going to be favored more times than not. You’re paying inflated prices due to the Dodgers being a public team, and you’re going to have chances to make money fading them. The Cubs’ offense has been on fire through 6 games, and I do expect Kyle Hendricks to get back on track after a rough 3.2 innings this season. Miller is still a young pitcher with just 23 starts under his belt. Wrigley Field should be rocking for this series. There’s value with the home dog. Give me the Cubs.
