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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Predictions & Picks
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.
- Chicago Cubs are 8-4 in 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
Head To Head
- 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
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
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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