In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 3rd at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 63-49 this season after they lost two out of three against the Yankees by scores of 0-2, 5-2, and 1-2. In game three, Chicago cut the deficit to 2-1 in the fourth inning, but couldn’t score anymore runs in the low scoring loss. The Cubs recorded four hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Busch, who went 1-3 with one RBI. Rea allowed three hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Rolison threw 1.2 innings in relief. Prior to that series, Chicago won three out of four against the Cardinals and two out of three against the Pirates.
This season, Chicago has a 4.09 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they have scored 570 runs with a .247 batting average and a .338 on base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led the Cubs with 24 home runs and 64 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added 16 home runs and 61 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Matthew Boyd, who is 6-1 with a 3.41 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 66.0 innings pitched this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 69-43 this year after they lost all three against the Red Sox by scores of 4-9, 2-3, and 4-8. In game three, Los Angeles led 3-2 in the second inning, but they allowed the next four runs and never recovered in the loss. The Dodgers recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Pages, who went 2-5 with three RBIs. Sheehan allowed six hits and five earned runs over 2.2 innings for the loss, while Hurt allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Los Angeles won two out of three against the Mariners and two out of three against the Mets.
This season, Los Angeles has a 3.64 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and a .216 opponent batting average, while they have scored 572 runs with a .262 batting average and a .340 on base percentage. Andy Pages has led the Dodgers with 18 home runs and 74 RBIs, while Shohei Ohtani has added 24 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Justin Wrobleski, who is 11-2 with a 2.88 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP over 112.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against NL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight Monday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have lost the first inning in four of their last five games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games at Wrigley Field.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites following a loss.
- The Cubs have lost three of their last four home games.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last four road games against the Cubs following a loss.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 Monday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against the Cubs.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Dodgers and Cubs at Wrigley Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four night games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last seven night games at Wrigley Field.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Justin Wrobleski’s last five appearances as a starter.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Boyd has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Matthew Boyd has recorded a win in six of his last seven home appearances against NL West opponents.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit a home run in five of the Cubs’ last six games against NL West opponents.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 12 home games against NL opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 12 games.
- Justin Wrobleski has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances.
- Justin Wrobleski has recorded a win in each of his last three road appearances.
- Andy Pages has hit a home run in each of the Dodgers’ last two road games against the Cubs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (484).
- The Cubs rank 2nd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.262).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.340).
Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this matchup after a very rare series sweep at home, but they continue to lead the NL West by ten games. The Dodgers are 36-20 on the road this year, while the Cubs are 31-24 at home. Chicago has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in five straight. The Cubs are starting Boyd, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five outings, while Wrobleski has allowed 5, 1, 1, and 3 earned runs in his last four starts. Boyd has been great for Chicago, but I am siding with the Dodgers at this price.