Chicago Cubs (74-70) vs. LA Dodgers (86-58)
September 11, 2024 10:10 pm EDT
The Line: LA Dodgers -156 / Chicago Cubs +133; Over/Under: +9
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The Chicago Cubs and LA Dodgers meet Wednesday in MLB game 3 action at Dodger Stadium. Here’s an LA Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Prediction. This article will include an LA Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Pick.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 75-70 on the year and play the Rockies and Athletics next. The Chicago Cubs have scored 18 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 10 games. The Chicago Cubs have won 13 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Nico Hoerner leads the Chicago Cubs with 137 hits and 42 RBI while Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ have combined for 249 hits and 146 RBI.
LA Dodgers Betting Preview
The LA Dodgers are 86-59 on the year and play the Braves and Marlins next. The LA Dodgers have scored 11 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The LA Dodgers have won 6 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Shohei Ohtani leads the LA Dodgers with 164 hits and 101 RBI while Teoscar Hernandez and Freddie Freeman have combined for 279 hits and 170 RBI.
Chicago Cubs vs LA Dodgers Pitching Pick Matchup
Jordan Wicks gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs, and he is 2-3 with a 4.03 ERA and 36 strikeouts this season. Wicks has allowed 9 hits and 4 runs in his last 10 innings. Wicks has a 4.35 ERA and a .265 allowed batting average in 20.2 road innings. This will be Wicks’ second career game against the LA Dodgers.
Bobby Miller gets the ball for the LA Dodgers, and he is 2-4 with a 7.79 ERA and 48 strikeouts this season. Miller has allowed 7 hits and 10 runs in his last 10 innings. Miller has a 3.27 ERA and a .190 allowed batting average in 22 home innings. This will be Miller’s second career game against the Chicago Cubs.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last 10 Wednesday night games against National League opponents.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last 11 Wednesday night games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Shohei Ohtani ranks 2nd in the league in Home Runs (46) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.437).
- The Los Angeles Dodgers rank 3rd in the league for runs scored this season (720).
- The Chicago Cubs rank 6th in the league for walks this season (481).
- The Chicago Cubs rank 7th in the league for steals this season (131).
LA Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Prediction
As usual, the LA Dodgers are going to be favored more times than not, especially at home. It would also be weird to see the Dodgers get swept. With that said, the Cubs are hot again and hoping to make these last few weeks interesting as they chip away in the wild card race. Bobby Miller has also had issues in his limited frames, and that includes allowing 10 runs in his last 10 innings. I’m not laying this price with Miller on the bump. Give me the Cubs and the plus money instead.
