Cubs vs. Dodgers Prediction: Boyd vs. Yamamoto – Run Line Value?

Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: Friday, April 11th, 10:10 ET
Location: Dodger Stadium
TV: MARQ
Money Line: Cubs +180/Dodgers -213
Total Line: 7.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cubs on Friday, April 11th at Dodger Stadium. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

At 10:10 PM ET, the Cubs and Dodgers face off in an NL matchup. This one is taking place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are 10-4 overall, while the Cubs are 9-6.

Matthew Boyd is starting for the Cubs, while the Dodgers are going with Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Los Angeles is the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -213 compared to the Cubs at +180. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and MARQ will be televising this one.

Cubs vs. Dodgers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Chicago Cubs: 9-6 SU / OU 11-3 / Runline 9-6
Los Angeles Dodgers: 10-4 SU / OU 9-5 / Runline 10-4

Cubs Records & Recent Play

Heading into their last game vs. the Rangers, the Cubs closed out the series with a 6-2 loss. Leading up to the game, the Cubs were the heavy favorite at -172. Things started off well for the Cubs, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Rangers scored a run of their own in the top of the first.

Chicago started Shota Imanaga, and he took the loss, going five innings and giving up five earned runs on seven hits. The Cubs also had only four hits and scored their second run in the 9th inning. Seiya Suzuki was 2/4 with a run scored and an RBI.

Chicago is 9-6 overall this season, good for a 1st place tie in the NL Central with the Brewers. The Cubs are on the road today for their game vs. the Dodgers, and they are 5-2 on the road this season. Chicago won two of three games vs. the Rangers in their most recent series.

So far, the Cubs have gone 0-0 in divisional games, and they have won three straight games as the road underdog. Chicago’s overall series record is 3-1-1 this year, and they have won three straight series.

Dodgers Records & Recent Play

Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Nationals with a 6-5 win on the road. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -194. It was a four-run 1st inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Nationals could only score three runs in the 3rd to tie things up. The Dodgers added another two runs in the 7th to pick up the win.

Landon Knack got the start for the Dodgers and only lasted 2 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs. Teoscar Hernandez went 2/5 with a homer and three RBIs.

Los Angeles goes into the game hosting the Cubs with an overall record of 10-4, which has them tied for 2nd in the NL West with the Giants. The Dodgers trail the Padres by a half-game heading into today’s matchup, and they have yet to play a game against other teams in the NL West.

At home, the Dodgers have been great this season, going 6-0, and they are 4-4 on the road. So far, they have been really good in night games, going 7-3, and they are 3-1 in day games. As the underdog, the Dodgers have been really good this year, putting together a mark of 10-4.

Pitching Matchup

Matthew Boyd is on the mound for the Cubs today, as he is coming off a win in his first start of the season. Boyd went six innings in that outing, striking out five and giving up one homer. He also started the season with a no-decision, going five innings and giving up three walks.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be making his third start of the season for the Dodgers, and he will be facing the Cubs. Yamamoto has a win and a loss in his first two starts, and in his last outing, he went six innings and struck out five while only giving up one earned run.

Cubs vs. Dodgers Offense Outlook

Chicago has been one of the best offensive teams in the league this season, averaging 6.4 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging eight runs per contest. As a team, the Cubs are batting .250, which is 9th in the league, and they are the top home run hitting team in the league. Chicago also does a great job of working counts, as they are the top walk team in the league.

Seiya Suzuki has been red hot for the Cubs, going 7/14 in his last four games, but he is still looking for his first home run of the season. Kyle Tucker has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 6/16 with a homer in his last four games. For the season, Tucker is batting .322 with a team-leading 16 RBIs.

Los Angeles comes into today’s game with the league’s top home run hitting lineup, and they are also near the top of the league in isolated power. As a team, the Dodgers are averaging 4.9 runs per game, and they have been even better at home, putting up 5.8 runs per contest. So far, they have been one of the top home run hitting teams in the league while also having a strong team slugging percentage of .461.

Shohei Ohtani has been swinging a hot bat for the Dodgers, going 6/13 in his last three games with a home run. For the season, he is batting .315 and has the 2nd best OBP on the team. Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman are also having strong seasons at the plate, with both players having gone deep five times so far this season.

Free Cubs vs. Dodgers MLB Pick

The Cubs are looking to get some revenge on the Dodgers, as LA swept the opening two games vs the Cubs this season. Since then, the Cubs have gotten off to a good start to their season, but I see Matthew Boyd really struggling vs the Dodgers lineup. I’m going to the run line for this one, and I see the Dodgers winning by multiple runs over Chicago.