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It’s the 25-22 Chicago Cubs versus the 29-20 L.A. Dodgers in the 2nd game of a three-game set at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California tonight. The first pitch at Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET. The Dodgers are the favorite on the betting boards listed at -116 on the money line with the O/U line offered up at 8 runs.
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In Game 1 of this series the Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-0. In the game the Dodgers scored four runs on five hits and the Cubs were held scoreless on only two hits. L.A. starter Alex Wood stayed perfect on the season going 6-0 with a win where he went five innings not allowing any runs on two hits and the Dodgers bullpen did not give up any hits.
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This season the Cubs rank 9th in the Majors in runs scored and 8th in team ERA.
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The Dodgers rank 6th in the Majors in runs scored and 1st in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Chicago: John Lackey (4-4, 4.82 ERA)<br />
Los Angeles: Brandon McCarthy (4-1, 3.76 ERA)
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John Lackey goes for the Cubs in the 2nd game of this NL series tonight and he did not have a good last outing giving up five earned runs in five innings in a 6-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The Cubs had won his previous four starts, but in his last two starts he has gone 10 innings and given up eight earned runs. In 13 career appearances, including 12 starts, against the Dodgers Lackey is 6-4 with a solid ERA of 1.73. Chicago has won six of Lackey’s last seven road starts and they have won five of his last seven starts against a team with a winning record.
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Brandon McCarthy gets the nod for the Dodgers tonight and in his last outing he had a good one only giving up one earned run in six innings in a 6-3 win over the Miami Marlins. In his previous two starts he was not as sharp giving up 10 earned runs in 10 innings of work. In four career appearances, including three starts, against the Cubs McCarthy is 1-1 with an ERA of 1.47. He got the win over Chicago on the road earlier this season going six innings and not giving up any earned runs and only giving up four hits in a 2-0 Dodgers win. L.A. has won eight of McCarthy’s last 10 starts overall and they have won six of his last seven home starts.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games against the Dodgers.
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In the last 26 games between these teams the Under record is 19-7.
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In the last 10 games between these teams in L.A. the Under record is 7-3.
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This season the Dodgers are 19-8 at home and the Cubs are 11-11 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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Chicago Cubs: 25-22 SU / O/U 28-17 / Run Line W/L 18-29<br />
L.A. Dodgers: 29-20 SU / O/U 23-25 / Run Line W/L 26-23
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Chicago at L.A. Key Betting Trends<br />
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CHC is 7-3 in their last 10 overall
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CHC is 1-4 in their last 5 road games
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CHC has an Under record of 5-1 in their last 6 road games
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LA is 4-1 in their last 5 overall
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LA is 8-3 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record
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LA has an Under record of 3-1-1 in their last 5 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>CUBS</b><br />
[P] 05/07/2017 - Brett Anderson 10-day DL (5/6) ( Back )
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<b>DODGERS</b><br />
[1B] 04/19/2017 - Rob Segedin 10-day DL (4/18) ( Toe )<br />
[CF] 05/11/2017 - Andrew Toles 10-day DL (5/10) ( Knee )<br />
[RF] 05/09/2017 - Andre Ethier 60-day DL (3/30) ( Hip )<br />
[3B] 05/20/2017 - Justin Turner 10-day DL (5/19) ( Hamstring )<br />
[P] 05/26/2017 - Luis Avilan 10-day DL (5/24) ( Tricep )<br />
[CF] 05/26/2017 - Joc Pederson 7-day DL (5/24) ( Neck )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Brock Stewart 10-day DL (3/30) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Josh Ravin 10-day DL (3/30) ( Groin )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Scott Kazmir 10-day DL (3/30) ( Hip )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Yimi Garcia 60-day DL (2/15) ( Elbow )
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