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Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Dominate Chicago Cubs in Home Series Showdown

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs in a home series continuing on Tuesday at 10:10 PM Eastern. The teams are currently tied at two wins each in their last four games. Shota Imanaga (Cubs) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers) will be the starting pitchers. The Dodgers are the favored team, with a current betting line of Los Angeles -158.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +140 | Dodgers -158
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-155) | Dodgers -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 61%.

Chicago vs Los Angeles Stats

Chicago Cubs

Left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga will be starting for the Chicago Cubs in their upcoming game. In his last outing against the Dodgers, Imanaga performed well, pitching four innings and allowing only two hits while striking out three batters. He currently holds a 12-3 record with a 2.93 ERA in his 27 starts this season. Despite being more vulnerable on the road, where opponents are hitting over .250 against him, Imanaga has maintained a low ERA in night games.

Chicago's offense has struggled this season, ranking 13th in the league with an average of 4.5 runs per game. They have been inconsistent at the plate and are currently in the bottom 10 in overall batting average. However, they have seen improvements in their offensive performance on the road, where they are hitting more home runs and extra-base hits. Despite their recent struggles in September, with below-average hitting and a lack of home runs, Chicago remains ranked 13th in offense, 9th in defense, and hold a record of 74-70 for the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

As of now, the Los Angeles Dodgers have not yet announced their starting pitcher for game two. Overall, the Dodgers have a team ERA of 3.83, ranking them 10th in the league. They have been performing better at home and have shown strength in preventing hits with runners in scoring position. However, they have struggled recently in September with a higher ERA and a lower K/BB ratio. Despite this, their hitting has been strong, averaging 4.99 runs per game and ranking 3rd in the league for offense. While they have hit slightly worse at home, they have seen success with home runs in front of their home crowd. The Dodgers have shown consistency in their plate presence and have been able to put pressure on opposing pitching staffs. Their power ranking is currently 12, with a strong offense and a decent defense. In their last three matchups against Chicago, the Dodgers came out on top with a 1-2 record.

Los Angeles Dodgers Show Offensive Dominance Heading into September Game Against Chicago Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers have demonstrated impressive offensive prowess in the game of baseball. As the month of September begins, their players have shown an improved ability to read pitches. Additionally, more than fifty percent of their home runs have been achieved while playing in front of their home fans. Conversely, Imanaga has displayed vulnerability when playing away games and during night games. The Chicago Cubs, on the other hand, have shown a lack of consistency in their plate performances. Given these factors, it is likely that the Dodgers will secure a victory in their upcoming home game against the Cubs.

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