Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Betting Tips – Cubs To Complete Series Sweep In MLB
The Chicago Cubs are favored to complete a series sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are amidst a five-game losing streak. The Cubs carry momentum with eight wins in their last twelve and have outscored the Dodgers 15-6 in the first two games of the series. With Shota Imanaga on the mound, and Eric Lauer pitching for LA, the Cubs are positioned as a strong pick for the win. Recommendation: Bet on 'Chicago Win' (Moneyline) and 'Under 9.5' total runs.
- Cubs have won 8 of their last 12 games; Dodgers in a 5-game losing stretch
- Chicago has dominated LA so far, winning first two games 15-6 combined
- Betting tip: Back Chicago on Moneyline & Under 9.5 total runs
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Chicago are tipped to complete a series sweep of Los Angeles.
Not only do the Cubs have momentum after back-to-back wins to start this series, but they are also firing offensively and can get after Eric Lauer.
Key Numbers – Can Cubs Make It 9 Wins In 13 Games?
- Chicago Cubs have won 8 of their last 12 games
- Los Angeles Dodgers are on a 5-game losing skid
- The Under has cashed in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games
Dodgers Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Cubs Won Last Meeting
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 1086-1066-14
- Chicago Cubs won 5-1 when the two teams last met on August 4
Los Angeles Dodgers Form – Last 10 Games
Los Angeles enter the final game of this series on a five-game losing skid, and having now lost seven of their last 10 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug-03 | at Chicago Cubs | L | 5-10 |
| Aug-04 | at Chicago Cubs | L | 1-5 |
Chicago Cubs Form – Last 10 Games
Chicago go into the series finale having won back-to-back meetings with Los Angeles, and having won six of the last 10 overall.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug-03 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | W | 10-5 |
| Aug-04 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | W | 5-1 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Lauer | Los Angeles Dodgers | 6-5 | 4.50 | 56 | 87.3 |
| Shota Imanaga | Chicago Cubs | 7-9 | 3.67 | 119 | 127.2 |
Verdict
Los Angeles’ losing skid will end eventually, but it may not be in the series finale in Chicago.
The Cubs have had their way with the Dodgers through the first two games, out-scoring LA 15-6, and they can complete the sweep.
The Cubs have had their way with the Dodgers through the first two games, out-scoring LA 15-6, and they can complete the sweep.
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