The Chicago Cubs(5-2) clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers(7-3) in game two of their three-game series.
The Dodgers were able to tie the series 1-1 after yesterday’s 4-1 win. Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted 5.0 innings, allowing three hits and no earned runs while striking out eight batters. Max Muncy was 2 for 4 in the game, with two RBIs.
Jordan Wicks lasted 4.2 innings for Chicago, allowing six hits and two earned runs while striking out seven batters. Seiya Suzuki was 1 for 2 on the day, driving in three runs. Dansby Swanson went 1 for 4 in the loss, scoring the Cubs’ only run of the day.
Can the Cubs bounce back and get the win, or will Los Angeles come out swinging and clinch the series in the Windy City?
Cubs vs. Dodgers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Los Angeles Dodgers |
-1.5 +145 |
O8.5 -112 |
-112 |
| Chicago Cubs |
+1.5 -175 |
U8.5 -108 |
-108 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Cubs vs. Dodgers Game Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs
- Date and Time: April 7, 2024, @ 2:20 pm EST
- Location: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- Weather: Rainy and 48 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Chicago Cubs | vs. | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 5-3 | Record | 8-3 |
| 6.25 | Runs/G | 6.18 |
| .270 | BA | .291 |
| .805 | OPS | .839 |
| 9 | HR | 15 |
| 2 | SB | 5 |
| 4.40 | ERA | 4.27 |
| 1.44 | WHIP | 1.23 |
| 10.3 | K/G | 9.4 |
| 2 | Quality Starts | 3 |
| 7 | Errors | 7 |
Key Stats
Chicago Cubs
Shota Imanaga will take the mound for the Cubs today. Imanaga has started the season 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and struck out nine batters. Ian Happ leads the team with a .355 batting average, 11 hits, and an OBP of .474. Christopher Morel and Dansby Swanson have smashed two home runs, and Seiya Suzuki has recorded 11 RBIs.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers will start Gavin Stone for today’s game. Stone has started the season 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA and six strikeouts. Will Smith leads the team with a .459 batting average. Mookie Betts has a team-high five home runs, an OBP of .538, and 17 hits. Teoscar Hernandez has recorded 14 RBIs.
Game Prediction
The Dodgers bounced back as we expected. Imanaga is off to a hot start this season but now faces a lineup loaded from top to bottom. The Cub’s offense also has a tough battle with Stone on the mound. This could easily be another low-scoring, but LA is too good to bet against. Chicago has been solid to start the year, but I am not totally sold on them in the grand scheme of things. I am rolling with the Dodgers to get the win and clinch the series.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Dodgers ML (-112)
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