Chicago Cubs (11-7) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (10-10)
Game Info: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2:20 pm (Wrigley Field)
Hayden Wesneski (1-0) (4.15) vs Dustin May (1-1) (3.00)
Betting Odds: Chicago Cubs +120 / Los Angeles Dodgers -152 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at Wrigley Field. On Friday it was the Cubs that were able to secure the 13-0 victory.
Dodgers Betting Preview
The Dodgers have been disappointing to start the season and coming into this game they sit with a 10-11 record overall. The offense for this team at times has been inconsistent and on Friday they managed only one hit. The Dodgers offense overall is averaging 5.0 runs per game and they need the offense to run up the score in this game. On the mound for the Dodgers will be Dustin May who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 3.00. In his last start against the Mets he went 5.2 innings giving up eight hits and five runs.
Cubs Betting Preview
The Cubs sit with a 12-7 record overall and for a team that not many thought would have a whole lot of success, they sure have been impressive. On Friday the Cubs offense scored 13 runs while the pitching gave up only one hit total. The Cubs offense is averaging 6.0 runs per game which is 3rd in the league. On the mound for the Cubs is Hayden Wesneski who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 6.23. In his last start against the A’s he went seven innings giving up five hits and zero runs.
Dodgers vs Cubs Trends
Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 10-1 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Dodgers offense really struggled to score on Friday, but it’s going to be a lot different in this game. Hayden Wesneski sits with an ERA of 6.23 and the Dodgers are going to have no issue running up the score. The Cubs aren’t going to be keeping up and this will be an easy victory for Los Angeles. Back the Dodgers -1.5.