Chicago Cubs vs LA Dodgers Prediction MLB Picks 9/10/24

LA Dodgers (86-57) vs Chicago Cubs (73-70)

Game Info: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:10 pm (Dodger Stadium)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-2) (2.92) vs Shota Imanaga (12-3) (2.99)

Betting Odds: LA Dodgers -149 / Chicago Cubs +126 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet LA, TBS

The Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet Tuesday in MLB action from Dodger Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Chicago Cubs will send out Shota Imanaga for the start here and Imanaga is 12-3 with a 2.99 ERA and 155 strikeouts this season. This will be Imanaga’s second career start against the Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted.

Chicago Cubs Recap

The Chicago Cubs come into this one looking to add on to their strong showing to start the series thanks to a 10-4 win over the Dodgers in Monday’s series opener. The win gave the Cubs a good chance at bouncing back from their series losses to the Yankees and Pirates over the last week and a half.

Cubs Trying To Crash Wild Card Race

Cody Bellinger has 120 hits including 23 doubles, 16 home runs and 63 RBIs. Nico Hoerner has 134 hits, 30 doubles and a .260 batting average. Michael Busch has 17 homers with 55 RBIs but has 147 strikeouts as well this season. Ian Happ also has a team-high 34 doubles with 23 home runs and 81 RBIs but also has 156 strikeouts this season. Seiya Suzuki’s also chipped in 19 homers and 64 RBIs along with 6 triples this season while Pete Crow-Armstrong has 6 triples and 26 stolen bases, only trailing Hoerner’s 28 stolen bags this year.

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

  • The Cubs have won each of their last five games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
  • The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
  • The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last six games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against NL Central opponents.

Los Angeles Dodgers Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this one looking to bounce back after a disappointing showing in Monday’s opener. The loss put the Dodgers at early risk of failing to build on their series win over the Cleveland Guardians from this past weekend.

Dodgers Closing In On NL West Crown

Shohei Ohtani has 160 hits including a team-high 46 home runs, 30 doubles, 7 triples and 101 RBIs with a .292 batting average while Mookie Betts has 117 hits with 23 doubles, 4 triples, 17 homers and 66 RBIs of his own. Teoscar Hernandez also has 28 home runs with 87 RBIs and a team-high 165 strikeouts. Betts also has 14 stolen bases while Ohtani has a team-high 47 stolen bases. Freddie Freeman also has 21 home runs and 83 RBIs with 31 doubles and Will Smith has added 23 doubles, 17 home runs and 69 RBIs. Andy Pages has also chipped in 22 doubles on the year.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

  • The Cubs have lost each of their last eight games against the Dodgers following a road win.
  • The Dodgers have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against the Cubs following a home loss.
  • The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last four games following a home loss.
  • The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against the Dodgers following a road win.

Cubs vs. Dodgers Prediction

I’m going to side with the Cubs here. I just like what Imanaga’s given the Cubs in a lot of recent starts and even in some spots where he’s struggled, Imanaga’s offense has been there to lift him up. The Dodgers have had issues with consistency at times down the stretch and the Cubs have a lot more to lose in a spot like this so I’m expecting their best effort here. Give me the Cubs in this one.

Chris’s Pick Chicago Cubs +126

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