In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 11th at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 10-4 this year after they lost two out of three against Washington in their last series by scores of 4-6, 2-8, and 6-5. In that game three win, the Dodgers scored four runs in the first inning, but they trailed 5-4 in the third, before scoring two in the seventh for the win. Los Angeles recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by Hernandez, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. LA started Knack, who allowed four hits and five earned runs over 2.1 innings, while Yates picked up the win, and Treinen got the save.
Prior to that series, the Dodgers lost two out of three against the Phillies and swept the Braves in three games. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 3.22 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .204 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 69 runs with a .230 batting average and a .314 on-base percentage this season. Teoscar Hernandez has led LA with five home runs and 16 RBIs, while Tommy Edman has added five home runs and 11 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is 1-1 with a 1.69 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 16.0 innings pitched this season.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 9-6 this season after they won two out of three against the Rangers by scores of 7-0, 10-6, and 2-6. In that game three loss, the Cubs tied the game at one in the fourth inning, but they allowed the next five runs in the game for the loss. Chicago recorded just four hits in the game, and they were led by Suzuki and Busch, who both had one RBI in the loss. The Cubs started Imanaga, who allowed seven hits and five earned runs in the loss, while Pearson allowed three hits and one earned run over 2.0 innings in relief.
Prior to that series, the Cubs won two out of three against the Padres and swept the Athletics in three games. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.47 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and a .265 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 96 runs with a .250 batting average and a .350 on-base percentage this season. Kyle Tucker has led Chicago with five home runs and 16 RBIs, while Seiya Suzuki has added four home runs and 14 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Matthew Boyd, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP over 11.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Cubs will beat the Dodgers
- The Cubs have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Dodgers have lost the first inning in three of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven games as favorites against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Cubs’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four home games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Cubs’ last seven games as underdogs.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Freddie Freeman has hit a home run in six of his last seven appearances in night games.
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 home appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 11 home appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Freddie Freeman has scored a run in each of his last seven appearances in night games.
- Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last seven appearances in night games.
- Michael Conforto has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances at Dodger Stadium.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Tucker has hit a home run in four of the Cubs’ last five road games.
- Kyle Tucker has recorded at least one Double in four of the Cubs’ last five night games.
- Matthew Boyd has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road underdog against NL opponents.
- Nico Hoerner has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Ian Happ has scored at least one run in each of his last six road appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Matthew Boyd has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances against NL opponents.
- Kyle Tucker has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Justin Turner has recorded at least one Single in nine of his last 10 road appearances.
Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this series trying to bounce back after losing two series in a row, and they will be at home this weekend. The Dodgers have had some pitching issues in recent games, and they have allowed at least five runs in four straight. Chicago comes into this series with one of the highest-scoring offenses in baseball, as they already have 96 runs through 15 games, but they will be facing Yamamoto, who has been very good. Chicago is starting Boyd, who has yet to allow an earned run through two starts, but this Dodger lineup is loaded with talent. This should be a fun series, but I think the Cubs at plus money are worth a look with Boyd pitching like this.