In this article, we will formulate a Cubs vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 23, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (16-8, 6-6 Away) lost three straight series to the Phillies, Nationals, and Cubs, but responded with a series sweep of the Rockies and defeated the Rangers. In Game 1 of the current series against the Cubs, the Dodgers fell short 11-10 in extra innings. Tommy Edman led the offense with four RBI, while Dustin May pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing seven runs on ten hits with five strikeouts and three walks. Noah Davis took the loss.
This season, the Dodgers average 4.35 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .227/.311/.415 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.55 ERA (7th) and 1.23 WHIP (15th). Tommy Edman leads the Dodgers with a .272 batting average, eight home runs, and 19 RBI this season.
The Dodgers still didn’t announce their starter for Wednesday at the time of writing.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs (15-10, 7-5 Home) came back home from California and a series against the Dodgers and Padres. After beating the Dodgers, the Cubs lost to the Padres and then defeated the Diamondbacks at home. They opened this series with the Dodgers with an 11-10 extra-innings win. Pete Crow-Armstrong led the team with three RBI, while Shota Imanaga pitched for 5.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing five runs (two earned) on six hits with six strikeouts and two walks. Porter Hodge was credited with the win.
This year, the Cubs average 6.04 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .258/.338/.447 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Cubs’ staff has a 4.16 ERA (18th) and 1.36 WHIP (25th). Kyle Tucker leads the Cubs with a .320 batting average, seven home runs, and 25 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Cubs is Matthew Boyd, who is 1-2 in four starts this season, with a 2.01 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 22.1 innings.
Why the Cubs will beat the Dodgers
- The Cubs have won each of their last six night games against the Dodgers following a home win.
- The Dodgers have lost four of their last five road games after going to extra innings.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last four night games against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field following a home win.
- The Dodgers have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games at Wrigley Field.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven road games against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven road games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Six of the Cubs’ last seven night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Dodgers’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven games between the Dodgers and Cubs at Wrigley Field.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven road games against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for triples this season (8).
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (153).
- The Dodgers rank 5th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.422).
- The Dodgers rank 25th in the league for steals this season (11).
Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction
The Cubs won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, and the teams have already met six times this season, with each recording three wins. Chicago is on a three-game winning streak over the Dodgers, and I am backing the Cubs to make it four in a row. The Dodgers have enormous problems with their pitchers, and the proof of this is that they still haven’t announced the starter for this game. Matthew Boyd, on the other hand, allowed a .182 BA in 77 at-bats against the Dodgers in his career. Los Angeles has a .196 BA in 225 at-bats against the southpaws this season. I am going with the Cubs.