In this article, we will formulate an LA Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Prediction for this MLB game on Monday, September 9th, at Dodger Stadium.
Cubs Finally Picked Up A Win
The Cubs’ offense wasn’t great all weekend against the New York Yankees, but they were able to pick up the win. On Sunday the pitching was good, giving up only one run and that was enough for the one-run victory. Issac Parades had a strong game, finishing with one hit and driving in two RBIs. The Cubs are averaging 4.977 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.13 runs per game. Ian Happ has hit 23 home runs and driven in 81 RBIs.
Getting the start for the Cubs will be Kyle Hendricks, who sits with a 3-11 record and an ERA of 6.60. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went five innings giving up five hits and two runs.
Dodgers Dominated on Sunday
The Dodgers dominated on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. The pitching gave up zero runs while the offense scored four on the way to the victory. Jack Flaherty went seven innings, giving up four hits and zero runs. Shohei Ohtani hit a home run and drove in the one run. The Dodgers are averaging 4.99 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.15 runs per game. The offense is ranked 3rd, while the pitching is ranked 10th. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Walker Buehler, who sits with a 1-4 record and an ERA of 5.67. In his last start against the Los Angeles Angels, he went five innings, giving up five hits and two runs.
Why the Dodgers Will Beat the Cubs
- The Dodgers have won each of their last 10 Monday night games.
- The Cubs have lost eight of their last nine road games against the Dodgers following a win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line each of their last four night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
LA Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Prediction
This game is going to be a shootout. The Cubs are going to have no issue running up the score here against Buehler, who sits with an ERA of 5.67. Hendricks sits with an ERA of 6.60, and he’s going to be blown up here. Both offenses are going to put on a show with the offense and this game is going to be a shootout. Don’t be shocked when this game finishes with 16 or 17 runs Back the over.