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Dodgers Favored Over Cubs in National League Showdown with Hendricks vs Buehler on the Mound

On Monday night, the Chicago Cubs will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League matchup at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Cubs, while Walker Buehler will pitch for the Dodgers. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Dodgers are currently the betting favorite with a line of -185, after opening at -177.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +160 | Dodgers -185
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-124) | Dodgers -1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 65%.

Chicago vs Los Angeles Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs showed promise with a recent winning streak, but have since stumbled, losing four of their last six games. After a 2-1 victory over the Yankees, they are now 73-70 and 5.0 games out of the wild card spot. Chicago is priced at +2500 to make the postseason. Jameson Taillon earned the win in the Yankees game, with notable offensive contributions from Isaac Paredes. Kyle Hendricks will be pitching next, with a struggling record of 3-11 and a 6.60 ERA. The Cubs currently hold a power ranking of 3, ranking 13th in offense and 9th in defense, scoring an average of 4.51 runs per game and allowing 4.15 runs against them.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

Despite dealing with injuries throughout the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have maintained their dominance in the National League West, currently holding a 6.0-game lead over second-place San Diego. With the best record in the National League at 86-57, the Dodgers have secured a first-round bye in the playoffs and remain the betting favorites to win the World Series with a price of +310. In their recent series against the Guardians, the Dodgers won two out of three games, with standout performances from Jack Flaherty and hitters Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy. On Monday night, Walker Buehler will take the mound, looking to improve his 1-4 record over 12 starts with a 5.67 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. The Dodgers, ranked 10th in power rankings, are currently #3 in offense and #10 in defense, with an average of 4.99 points scored per game and 4.18 points given up per game. In their last three matchups against Chicago, the Dodgers went 1-2.

Dodgers Favored Over Cubs in National League Showdown with Hendricks vs Buehler on the Mound

The National League matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Major League Baseball nightcap on Monday is anticipated to be a compelling game featuring Kyle Hendricks and Walker Buehler as the starting pitchers. Despite both starters not performing at their peak levels this season, Buehler appears to be showing some improvement, having allowed three or fewer runs in his last four starts, contributing to the Dodgers' consecutive wins in his recent outings. Therefore, I am inclined to favor the Dodgers at -1.5 for this game. The Cubs have struggled with a 2-4 record in their last six games, with a low average of 2.83 runs per game during the same period. Overall, the Dodgers possess a more balanced team and a notable advantage with their starting pitcher. Thus, the recommendation is to support Los Angeles in this matchup.

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