In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs. Cubs Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 13th, at Dodger Stadium. Let’s take a look at a LA Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs pick.
What a Game for the Cubs
The Cubs’ offense has been good all season, and they sure looked impressive on Saturday. The offense managed 16 runs, including 14 of them coming in the last three innings. They beat up on some bad bullpen pitching for the Dodgers. Miguel Amaya came in as a pinch hitter, hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs.
The Cubs are averaging 6.0 runs per game, while their pitching is giving up 4.44 runs per game. The offense is ranked second, while the pitching is ranked 17th. Kyle Tucker has hit five home runs and driven in 16 RBIs. Colin Rea will start for the Cubs, and he has a 0-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. In his last appearance against the Rangers, he went two innings and didn’t give up a hit.
Why the Cubs Will Beat the Dodgers
- The Cubs have won five of their last six road games after playing the previous day.
- The Dodgers have lost three of their last four day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in five of their last six road games after playing the previous day.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games against National League opponents.
Can the Dodgers Bounce Back?
The Dodgers won on Friday, but Saturday the pitching wasn’t good, and that led to the defeat. Ben Casparius only went 1.2 innins and gave up seven hits and six runs. Miguel Rojas also went two innings giving up seven hits and five runs. The ptichign clearly was an issue, but the lack of the offense not getting anything going was a major issue.
The Dodgers are averaging 4.8 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.6 runs per game. The offense is ranked 9th, but on Saturday, it was the pitching that let them down. If they want a chance, the pitching is going to need to be a whole lot better. Tyler Glasnow gets the start for the Dodgers and he sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 6.43. Against the Phillies, he went two innings, giving up two hits and five earned runs. They are going to need him to be a whole lot better here.
Dodgers the Cubs Prediction
The Dodgers might need Glasnow to be better, but he won’t be. Glasnow gave up five earned runs in two innings last year, and it’s going ot be a struggle again here. The Cubs offense was elite on Saturday and they are going to pick up right where they left off in that game. Even with it being a bullpen game for the Cubs, they are going to run right through the Dodgers’ offense, and it will be the visiting team that will get the job done. Back the Cubs on the money line to cash here.