The Los Angeles Dodgers (11-4) look to secure a series victory against the Chicago Cubs (9-7) on Saturday night. The Dodgers opened the series with an impressive 3-0 win over the Cubs, who only managed two hits. Despite their excellent start to the season, the Dodgers currently sit in third place in the National League West, trailing San Diego and San Francisco. Meanwhile, the Cubs are tied with Milwaukee at the top of the NL Central, having lost three of their last five matches.
Game Details:
First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers are favored at -170 on the money line (bet $170 to win $100). The total points over/under is set at 9. Make sure to check the Cubs vs. Dodgers predictions from SportsLine’s proven model before placing any bets.
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Predictions for the Game:
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Cubs +1.5 to cover the run line (-125)
The Dodgers have yet to score more than eight runs in a game this season and have also been restricted to four runs or fewer in six of their last nine matches, with Friday’s game included. The Cubs, on the other hand, lead the majors with 96 runs. Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki has struggled, not pitching beyond four innings in his three starts this year. The model predicts the Cubs will cover the run line with nearly 70% accuracy. -
Over 9 total runs (-110)
Both teams rank in the top five for total runs scored, indicating strong potential for high-scoring innings Saturday night. Sasaki’s limited performances put pressure on the Dodgers’ bullpen, and Cubs starter Ben Brown allowed five earned runs across four innings in his previous game against San Diego. The model suggests the over could hit in over 60% of the simulations. -
Ben Brown Over 4.5 strikeouts (-158)
Brown has shown promise with five strikeouts in each of his three starts this year despite pitching less than five innings each time. Facing a Dodgers lineup with the third-most strikeouts in MLB could yield favorable results as the model projects him to finish with six strikeouts over 5.2 innings, making this bet worthwhile.
