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The Chicago Cubs will shoot for another win over the slumping LA Dodgers in Game 3.
Posted at +158 to cover -1.5 runs, the Cubs have captured 7 of their last 10 games against the Dodgers and won by at least 2 runs in 5 of those wins.
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The LA Dodgers (69-45) have lost their last five games and seven of their last nine games, though they remain the top dog in the NL West with a 69-45 record.
The Dodgers have posted alarming numbers on both ends during this five-game losing streak. They have pitched a 6.70 ERA and averaged 3.2 runs per game in this woeful stretch.
The Chicago Cubs (65-49) have won three of their last four games to stay within striking distance of the NL Central leaders, the Milwaukee Brewers (70-43). Chicago has been nearly unhittable in their last five games, posting a remarkable 2.00 ERA.
Starting Pitchers: Dodgers RHP Eric Lauer (6-5, 4.50 ERA) vs. Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga (7-9, 3.67 ERA).
The Matchup: The Cubs have pretty much owned the Dodgers in their recent head-to-head. Chicago has won 7 of their last 9 meetings against the two-time defending World Series champion.
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Chicago Cubs - Los Angeles Dodgers Key Points
- Chicago has won 7 of their last 9 meetings against the LA Dodgers
- Shota Imanaga has posted 1.53 ERA over his last five starts
- The Cubs won by two runs or more in 5 of their last 7 wins against the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers have posted a 6.70 ERA over their last 5 games.
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Our Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
The Difference Maker: Shota Imanaga should play a huge role in this ball game. Imanaga has pitched to a scintillating 1.53 ERA over his last five starts and recorded a couple of shutouts in this stretch.
Dodgers’ lefty Eric Lauer has also delivered strong numbers over his last five outings (3.68 ERA), but he needs to keep his pitches tight against the Cubs, who are averaging 6.2 runs per game against left-handed pitchers over the last five games.
What to Expect: The Cubs score another win over the Dodgers behind another brilliant start from Shota Imanaga. Expect Alex Bregman (11 homers and 47 RBIs) and Nico Hoerner (15 for 37 with 3 homers over the last 10 games) to lead the Cubs’ offense that keeps getting better.
Fearless Forecast: The Cubs 6, Dodgers 2
Our betting prediction for the LA Dodgers vs. the Chicago Cubs: The Cubs -1.5 Runs
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