Dodgers vs. Cubs Prediction
Will the defending champion Cubs win the rubber match today against the Dodgers at 2:20PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -134 money line favorites versus the Dodgers, who have odds of +121 to pull off the upset today at Wrigley Field like they did last night. Hyun-Jin Ryu is set to face Brett Anderson.
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Ryu (0-1) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over 4 2/3 innings to take the loss Friday against the Rockies. The Dodgers only generated one run of offense so keep Ryu’s “loss” in perspective. He pitched fairly well, especially considering the outing came at launching pad Coors Field.
Anderson pitched 5 2/3 innings and gave up just five hits and one earned run in Friday’s a no-decision against the Brewers. He struck out four in the no-decision, as the Cubs eventually lost in 11 innings. After battling Mike Montgomery for the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation, it was a good debut for Anderson.
Bet Today’s Dodgers vs. Cubs Game
OUR PICK: The Dodgers are 1-4 in Ryu’s last five road starts, are 0-4 in his last four starts overall, and are 0-4 in his last four road starts when he faces a team with a winning record. The Cubs, meanwhile, are 4-1 in their last five games versus the National League West despite losing 2-0 to the Dodgers last night. They’re also 37-14 in their last 51 home games and have won four of their last four games versus a left-handed starter.
THURSDAY MLB FREE PICK: CHICAGO CUBS -134