Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will wrap up their three-game series at Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon. Gavin Stone will start on the mound for the Dodgers, while
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will wrap up their three-game series at Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon. Gavin Stone will start on the mound for the Dodgers, while Shota Imanaga will pitch for the Cubs. The Cubs claimed a 9-7 victory in the series opener on Friday. Chicago is currently favored to win with a -109 opening line that has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Dodgers -106 | Cubs -109
Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+140) | Cubs +1.5 (-170)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 52%.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Gavin Stone will be starting on Sunday afternoon for the Dodgers, showing improvement in his first outing this season. Despite struggling last year, Stone has shown promise with a decent performance against the Cardinals. The Dodgers have yet to lose a series this season, with strong offensive performances from Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, and Mookie Betts. The team is currently ranked 5th in offense and 18th in defense, with a power ranking of 4 and a record of 7-3. Los Angeles has been performing well, averaging 6.40 runs per game and showing potential for a successful season.
Chicago Cubs Analysis
Shota Imanaga will be taking the mound for his second start of the season after an impressive MLB debut last week, where he pitched six shutout innings and struck out nine batters in a 5-0 win against the Rockies. Despite a rocky spring training, Imanaga has shown great potential after a successful career in Japan. The Cubs have had a strong start to the season, recently sweeping the Rockies at home and remaining undefeated at home. Their offense has been hot, ranking 4th in OPS and averaging 7.00 runs per game, led by players like Cody Bellinger and Nico Hoerner. The pitching staff has a 4.60 team ERA, positioning them 13th in the league. The Cubs are currently ranked 3rd in offense and 19th in defense, with a power ranking of 7. In their last three matchups, the Cubs have a 2-1 advantage over the Los Angeles Dodgers.