Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction:
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the driver’s seat in the National League West division race, but they’re after an even bigger prize: the best record in baseball. They look to take a step forward in that quest when they face the Chicago Cubs at home on Monday.
Kyle Hendricks gets the start for Chicago. Hendricks has had a 2024 to forget with a 6.60 ERA, surrendering 1.7 home runs and 2.8 walks per nine innings. He has allowed at least three runs in five of his past eight appearances.
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Additionally, Hendricks’ ERA jumps to 7.89 on the road. He has to face a Dodgers lineup that is second in the National League in scoring with nearly five runs per game.
Walker Buehler starts for the Dodgers. Buehler’s recovery from a second Tommy John surgery has not gone well this season. He has a 5.67 ERA with a fielding independent that is even higher at 6.05. He has also allowed 2.2 home runs and 3.3 walks per nine innings.
Entering Sunday, a Dodgers bullpen that stands to likely see plenty of action in this game owned a 4.38 ERA since July 1, ranking 19th in the league.
Since the All-Star Break, both teams have had similar success at the plate. The Dodgers are third in the National League with just over 5.1 runs per game. The Cubs are a close fourth with just under 5.1 runs per game.
After both teams had a tough time scoring in their respective series over the weekend, Monday’s starting pitching matchup should get both offenses back on line.
MLB Pick: Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Over 9 Runs
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