The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to square off tonight in the second game of their three-game series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM PT, and both teams are looking to gain momentum early in the season.
Team Overview
- Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers have been strong out of the gate this season, boasting a 10-4 record. They are currently leading the NL West and have been particularly dominant at home. The Dodgers’ offense has been explosive, leading MLB with 28 home runs and a .461 slugging percentage. Key players like Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts have been instrumental, with Freeman hitting .330 and Betts contributing five home runs.
- Chicago Cubs: The Cubs have also had a solid start, sitting at 9-6 and competing in the NL Central. Their offense has been productive, ranking fifth in MLB with 18 home runs and a .413 slugging percentage. Seiya Suzuki has been a standout performer, reaching base safely in 13 of 15 games this season, while Nico Hoerner has been consistent at the plate.
Key Matchup
Tonight’s pitching duel will feature Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers and Matthew Boyd for the Cubs. Yamamoto has been stellar this season, with a 1.69 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched. Boyd, on the other hand, has been impressive in his two starts, not allowing a run in 11 innings of work. The Dodgers’ power-hitting lineup will look to challenge Boyd, while the Cubs will aim to capitalize on any mistakes from Yamamoto.
Recent Form
- Dodgers: Los Angeles is coming off a narrow 6-5 victory over the Nationals in their last game, with Teoscar Hernández delivering a clutch home run. The Dodgers have won nine of their 13 games as favorites this season.
- Cubs: Chicago suffered a 6-2 loss to the Rangers in their previous game. Despite the loss, Suzuki and Hoerner have been consistent contributors, and the Cubs have been successful in stealing bases, with a 96.2% success rate.
Injuries
The Dodgers are dealing with injuries to key players like Gavin Lux and Tony Gonsolin, while the Cubs have a relatively healthy roster but are monitoring the workload of their bullpen.
Chicago Cubs 9
Los Angeles Dodgers – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 11, 2025
