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Cubs and Dodgers to Break Tie in Seventh Meeting of the Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are set to face off for the seventh time this season on April 23rd. The season series is currently tied at 3-3, with the Dodgers winning the first three meetings and the Cubs taking the last three, including a close 11-10 victory on Tuesday. Dodgers' starting pitcher (ERA: ) will be facing off against Cubs' starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (ERA: 2.01). Chicago is favored to win with opening odds at -110, and the line has not moved. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Cubs vs Dodgers matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -110 | Cubs -108
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+140) | Cubs +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 52%.

Los Angeles vs Chicago Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter this upcoming matchup with a record of 16-8, with a slightly weaker performance on the road at 6-6. Despite their average team batting average of .228 and ranking at 25th in stolen bases, the Dodgers have shown strength in their offense, ranking second in the National League in home runs with 39 and scoring an average of 4.6 runs per game. Key contributors to the team include Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández, Will Smith, and Tommy Edman. Currently listed as favorites with World Series odds at +240 according to BetMGM, the Dodgers pitching staff holds a 3.82 ERA overall, with the bullpen at 3.67 ERA. With a power ranking of 13, the Dodgers are ranked 15th in offense, 8th in defense, and hold a 16-8 season record. The team has not yet listed a starter for Wednesday's game.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs will enter their upcoming contest with a record of 15-10, including a 7-5 record at home. The team is propelled by a potent offense that leads the MLB in runs per game, OPS, and stolen bases. Key players include Kyle Tucker, Michael Busch, and Seiya Suzuki. Despite their offensive prowess, the Cubs are listed as the 11th most likely team to win the World Series. On the mound, Matthew Boyd is expected to start, although the team has struggled in his previous starts. The Cubs bullpen has also faced challenges, ranking 27th in ERA. Despite their strong offense, the Cubs will need to address their pitching and defensive issues to improve their overall performance.

Dodgers Primed for Redemption in Rematch Against Matthew Boyd and the Cubs

The starting pitcher for the Dodgers has not been announced yet, however, their bullpen has demonstrated strength throughout the season, giving them an advantage in late innings despite a recent setback in a game against the Cubs. Despite losing their last three head-to-head matchups, the Dodgers are likely to rebound in the upcoming game. This will mark the second time in two weeks that Los Angeles will face Matthew Boyd, a pitcher who has resulted in losses for the Cubs in three out of four starts this season.

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