As the 2024 MLB Season approaches the latter part of the calendar year, a terrific game is set for Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers this Monday night at Dodger Stadium. With the Cubs seeking to hold on to their wildcard and the Dodgers, the division pound, expect this game to have more than just regular season implications. Fans wishing to place some bets or look for some free baseball predictions are going to be quite pleased with this match.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 9/9/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Dodger Stadium |
| Watch: | MARQ, SNLA, ESPN+, MLB.TV |
| Cubs odds: | Moneyline +160 |
| Dodgers odds: | Moneyline -192 |
| Total Line: | 9.5 |
Chicago Cubs (73-70) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (86-57)
With a record of 73-70, the Chicago Cubs seek to regain a more feasible position as a playoff contender. The rivalry between the two teams has been a losing one for the Cubs, with many even more disparaging their performance at Dodger Stadium. The last 6 games and all of them on the road, have been won without any defeat. Their resilience was shown when they won their last week’s away matches by 12 to 0 with the Pirates.
| Chicago Cubs Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 8, 2024 | NYY | 2-1 | W |
| Sep 7, 2024 | NYY | 0-2 | L |
| Sep 6, 2024 | NYY | 0-3 | L |
| Sep 4, 2024 | PIT | 12-0 | W |
| Sep 3, 2024 | PIT | 0-5 | L |
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been doing pretty well at home as they have a 12-3 record even in home games and generally sit pretty well this season with a record of 86-57. Their latest trip home against clubs such as the Cleveland Guardians and LA Angels demonstrates a team that is very much in form, which spells trouble for the visiting Cubs.
| Los Angeles Dodgers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 8, 2024 | CLE | 4-0 | W |
| Sep 7, 2024 | CLE | 7-2 | W |
| Sep 6, 2024 | CLE | 1-3 | L |
| Sep 4, 2024 | LAA | 1-10 | L |
| Sep 3, 2024 | LAA | 6-2 | W |
Kyle Hendricks (3-11, 6.6 ERA) vs. Walker Buehler (1-4, 5.67 ERA)
Many would point to the fact that Kyle Hendricks has had his most challenging season yet due to his win-loss record of three wins and eleven losses and his run average of six point six earned runs over one hundred and seven point two innings pitched. He has also given up 20 home runs which indicates that he has not been able to effectively contain hitters, and this bodes ill for the Cubs as he is scheduled to start against the intimidating line of the Dodgers.
Relatively, Walker Buehler has also not made much progress in this season, with his record standing at one win and four losses and his earned run average at five points sixty-seven. Even so, Buehler, in the short time that he has pitched, has shown signs of his old self and will be playing against a very shaky Cubs offense. For both pitchers, time will tell how long it may be before they are back to chasing down hitters in such a city as Los Angeles, which makes this an interesting matchup.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+105), Total Odds: 9.5
The betting lines seem to give favor to Los Angeles Dodgers who are playing at home and have been dominant at home, while Chicago Cubs have not been able to overcome them in most occasions. The total is a flat 9.5 but past results lean towards the over in head to head matches of these two teams suggesting than an exhibition form will take place.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
Despite being on a positive streak, especially on the road with the Calgary Flames, the Cubs’ record against the Dodgers, more so in LA (2-8 SU in last 10 games), underpins their underdog status. This is because the total has gone UNDER in 4 of the Cubs’ last 5 games, which shows how low and tight the games have been of late, which will help light the odds for the over-under bettors.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The Dodgers have been a tough market at home, and the trend of success shows no signs of stopping. There’s a trend in this regard, as the total went OVER in 13 of the last 19 on a Monday and in 5 of the last 6 games against the Cubs, so it is a fair assumption that there will be a lot of scoring tonight.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 9/9/24 Betting Picks
Considering the relevant statistics and the current form of both sides, it looks like the Dodgers stand to gain from both the added advantage of playing at home and the Cubs’ poor pitching. Still, as neither of the starting pitchers is flying high on the mound is scornful to place a wager on the under for total runs.
For punters, betting on the moneyline for the Dodgers seems reasonable. Considering the form of the Dodgers at home and the recent improvement of the Cubs on the road, the spread betting would not be an option. For the proposition bets, be on the lookout for total runs, and if either one of the starting pitchers gets hit hard early in the game, make sure to bet during the game. For top premium picks, take the money line for the Dodgers to win and also roll with the over on the total runs.