Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Pick: Will Shohei Ohtani Lift Dodgers to a Win?
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs prediction and pick for Wednesday night's game between the two sides. The Dodgers are making a push for the top seed in the NL but they're on the verge of being swept by the Cubs. Can they get the win tonight?
Matt McCuen - September 11, 2024, 4:22 PM EDT
3 minLos Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Pick: Will Shohei Ohtani Lift Dodgers to a Win?
The Dodgers were supposed to be making a push for the top spot in the NL right now, but instead, they're on the verge of being swept by the Cubs,
When the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers clash tonight, the Dodgers will be trying to prevent another disastrous loss as Chicago stormed back last night to pick up a 5-3 win.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: September 11, 2024
- Time: 10:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.TV
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
Last night's win improved the Cubs' record to 75-70. The Cubs continued their winning ways, placing them back into playoff contention. Entering tonight's game, Chicago trails the final wildcard spot in the NL by four games.
Chicago will look to stretch their winning streak to four games tonight.
Seiya Suzuki tied the game last night with an RBI single in the eighth inning. Suzuki leads the team in batting batting with a .273 average and an OBP of .349.
Ian Happ leads the Cubbies with 23 home runs and 71 runs batted in on the campaign. Nico Hoerner leads the squad with 137 hits on the season.
The Dodgers pull into this game with a record of 86-59, good for the second-best record in the National League.
Los Angeles remains the betting favorite to win the World Series. The Dodgers have the best team in baseball on paper, but the question is, can the Dodgers piece things together in the fall and make a push playoff?
Los Angeles will look to snap a modest two-game losing skid tonight.
Shohei Ohtani is on his way to winning the NL MVP. Ohanti leads the team with 46 home runs and 101 runs.
Freddie Freeman leads the squad with an OBP of .383 and Mookie Betts has added 17 long balls and 66 runs batted in over 99 games.
Former Louisville starter Bobby Miller gets the start tonight. Miller is 2-4 with a 7.79 ERA.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Pick
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1 (-104) (Click here for the latest Dodgers vs. Cubs odds)
After letting us down last night, my money is back on the Dodgers tonight.
I would be surprised if Los Angeles can not find a way to salvage this series.
Miller has thrown the ball significantly better at home this year, with an ERA of 3.27 compared to 11.39 on the road.
Wicks has struggled on the road this year with a 4.35 era.
In a small sample size, the Dodgers have enjoyed success vs. Wicks with a batting average of .300 in 20 at-bats.
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