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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Dodgers
The Cubs take on the Dodgers on Saturday, April 15th 2023 at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (7-5) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (7-7)
- Date: Saturday, April 15th 2023
- Time: 9:10 ET
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
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The Chicago Cubs enter play ranked 3rd in the NL Central, with an overall record of 7-5. Through three road contests, the Cubs come in with a mark of 2-1.
Having been favored in 58.3% of their games, Chicago has an above .500 record against the runline at 7-5. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 7-5.
Jameson Taillon gets the start for the Cubs with a below .500 record at 0-2. With an ERA of 7.00, Jameson Taillon has had his struggles on the mound. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .333 against him. With a WOBA allowed of .382, Jameson Taillon has not given up a home run so far this year. With a total of two walks, Taillon has a WHIP of 1.67.
On the season, Chicago boasts the 9th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.8 runs per game. The Cubs are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 4th at .279. The team's lineup has gone deep at toal of 15 times this season, placing them 17th in the league. Throughout the season, Chicago's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 10th best OBP of .335.
Los Angeles Dodgers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Los Angeles enters play ranked 2nd in the NL West with a .500 record sitting at NL West. In their seven games at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers have a strong record of 4-3.
Los Angeles has gone into each of their games as the betting favorite, going 7-7. The team has an over/under record of 8-5, with an average betting line of 8.
Dodgers starter Michael Grove comes into the game with a record of just 0-1. With an ERA of 14.73, Michael Grove has had his struggles on the mound. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.400). When looking at how opposing batters are faring in the power department, Michael Grove has a WOBA allowed of .433 and has yet to be tagged for a home run. Grove has a WHIP of 2.32, with three walks allowed.
Los Angeles enters play averaging 5.8 runs per game, placing them 2nd in the MLB. Heading into play, the Dodgers are the 22nd-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .238. So far, the team has put together a strong home-run hitting lineup ranking 2nd in home runs, with a total of 26 deep shots. Los Angeles' overall OBP of .346 is good for 6th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Dodgers
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and Chicago, the Dodgers are the betting favorite at -165 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 62.26%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Dodgers on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Dodgers Moneyline
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