Scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 10:10 pm, the Chicago Cubs are set to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers under the clear skies of Dodger Stadium. On the pitcher’s mound, Shota Imanaga, with an impressive ERA of 2.993, will represent the Cubs, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who boasts an ERA of 2.919, will pitch for the Dodgers.
In the NL Central Division standings of 2024, the Cubs sit in 8th place with a record of 74 wins and 70 losses, yielding a winning percentage of 0.51. They are ranked 2nd in their division with a record of 21-28. Currently, the Cubs are riding a wave of two consecutive wins and have a record of 6-4 in their last 10 games. At home, they hold a 38-33 win-loss record, and on the road, they are slightly behind with a 36-37 standing. They have collected more wins during night games with 39 victories, compared to 35 in day games. The team has managed to score 653 runs while allowing 594 runs.
Leading the NL West Division, the Dodgers have secured the top spot with an 86-58 win-loss record, translating to a 0.60 winning percentage. They stand first in the division with a 24-19 divisional record. Like the Cubs, the Dodgers have won 6 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. Their sturdy home record of 47-26 contrasts with a 39-32 road record, showing a preference for their home turf. The Dodgers excel in night games, with 60 wins compared to 26 in day games, having scored 717 runs and conceded 604.
Focusing on the game odds, the point spread is set at -1.5, with an over/under of 7.5. Betting lines show the Dodgers favored with a money line of -164, while the Cubs are underdogs at +139. These odds suggest the Dodgers hold a slight edge, essentially expected to win by more than one run.