Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Betting Tips – Cubs To Take Down Dodgers In MLB
The Chicago Cubs are positioned to potentially snap the Los Angeles Dodgers' recent dominance in their upcoming matchup. The Dodgers have lost five of their last seven games and are coming off a home sweep. While Chicago has also shown inconsistency, pitcher Matthew Boyd has excelled, allowing one earned run or less in four of his past five appearances. Although the Dodgers lead the historical head-to-head, current momentum favors the Cubs as slight underdogs with Boyd on the mound.
- Dodgers have lost 5 of their last 7 games; Cubs have won 6 of 10
- Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has been in great form recently
- Despite Dodgers' historical edge, Cubs are slight favourites in the matchup
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Chicago are tipped to inflict a fourth straight defeat on the Dodgers.
The Cubs have been on an inconsistent run, but projected starter Matthew Boyd has been in tremendous form recently, while the Dodgers have dropped a bunch of games over the past couple of weeks.
Key Numbers – Can Dodgers Avoid 6th Defeat In 8 Games?
- Los Angeles Dodgers have lost 5 of their previous 7 games
- Chicago Cubs have won 5 of the previous 7 meetings
- Matthew Boyd has given up 1 earned run or less in 4 of his last 5 appearances
- The Under has cashed in 5 of Matthew Boyd’s last 7 appearances
Dodgers Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 1086-1064-14
- Los Angeles Dodgers won 6-0 when the two teams last met on April 26
Los Angeles Dodgers Form – Last 10 Games
Los Angeles head to Chicago having just been swept at home, and having now lost five of their previous seven games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-22 | at Philadelphia Phillies | W | 9-5 |
| Jul-24 | at New York Mets | W | 4-2 |
| Jul-25 | at New York Mets | W | 4-3 |
| Jul-26 | at New York Mets | L | 3-8 |
| Jul-28 | vs Seattle Mariners | L | 6-7 |
| Jul-29 | vs Seattle Mariners | W | 4-2 |
| Jul-30 | vs Seattle Mariners | W | 6-2 |
| Jul-31 | vs Boston Red Sox | L | 4-9 |
| Aug-01 | vs Boston Red Sox | L | 2-3 |
| Aug-02 | vs Boston Red Sox | L | 4-8 |
Chicago Cubs Form – Last 10 Games
Chicago enter this series on an inconsistent run, but having won six of their previous 10 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-24 | at Pittsburgh Pirates | W | 3-2 |
| Jul-25 | at Pittsburgh Pirates | W | 11-0 |
| Jul-26 | at Pittsburgh Pirates | L | 7-8 |
| Jul-27 | at St Louis Cardinals | W | 7-3 |
| Jul-28 | at St Louis Cardinals | W | 10-2 |
| Jul-29 | at St Louis Cardinals | L | 2-3 W/O |
| Jul-30 | at St Louis Cardinals | W | 4-2 |
| Jul-31 | vs New York Yankees | L | 0-2 |
| Aug-01 | vs New York Yankees | W | 5-2 |
| Aug-02 | vs New York Yankees | L | 1-2 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Wroblewski | Los Angeles Dodgers | 11-2 | 2.88 | 87 | 112.2 |
| Matthew Boyd | Chicago Cubs | 6-1 | 3.41 | 60 | 66.0 |
Verdict
Los Angeles have been strong on the road this season, but they do not arrive in Chicago in good form.
The Cubs have been struggling to string together wins, but Boyd has been shutting down opponents in his recent starts, so give is the hosts as a slight underdog.
The Cubs have been struggling to string together wins, but Boyd has been shutting down opponents in his recent starts, so give is the hosts as a slight underdog.
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