In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 12th, at Dodger Stadium. Let’s take a look at a LA Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs pick.
Cubs Offense Looks to Bounce Back
The Cubs offense is going to look to bounce back here, and they really looked bad on Friday. The Cubs scored zero runs and even though the pitching was good, they still ended up losing 3-0. Matthew Boyd went six innings giving up four hits and three runs.
The Cubs are averaging 6.4 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.53 runs per game. The offense is ranked 1st while the pitching is ranked 17th. Getting the start fo the Cubs will be Ben Brown who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 7.71. Against the San Diego Padres he went four innings giving up seven hits and five runs. Against the Athletics two games ago he went five innings giving up six hits and three runs.
Another Strong Start for Dodgers
It is another strong start for the Dodgers and coming into this game they sit with an 11-4 record overall. Tommy Edman hit a home run and drove in three RBIs, and that was the only real offensive success they found. Even though that was the only offensive success they found, it was still enough to secure the victory because of the pitching. Yoshinobu Yamamato went six innings giving up two hits and zero runs.
The Dodgers are averaging 4.93 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.86 runs per game. The offense is ranked 9th while the pitching is ranked 10th. The Dodgers are dealing with a ton of injuries and 13 players are currently listed on the injury report. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Roki Saski who sits with a 0-0 record and and an ERA of 4.15. Against the Phillies he went four innings giving up three hits and one run.
Why the Dodgers Will Beat the Cubs
- The Dodgers have won each of their last 10 home games.
- The Cubs have lost five of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 night games at Dodger Stadium following a win.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five road games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cubs’ last four night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last seven Saturday night games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last four games as underdogs.
Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction
Do you want to see scoring by the Dodgers? Make sure to tune into this game because there is going to be plenty of it. In the last game against the San Diego Padres, he went four innings, giving up seven hits and five runs. In this game it’s not going to get any easier going against the Dodgers offense, one of the top in all the league. The Cubs offense is good, but they aren’t going to get enough scoring against Saski. It will be a high scoring game, and the Dodgers will come out on top. Back the Dodgers on the money line.