Henry Roldán
Get ready for an exciting weekend series between the Dodgers vs Cubs, with the second game taking place on Friday afternoon at the legendary Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Thursday’s game did not disappoint, as the Dodgers took the victory 6–2 thanks to a Grand Slam from rookie James Outman in the ninth inning. For the second game, we’ll see a clash of left-handed pitchers, with Julio Urías starting for the Dodgers and Drew Smyly for the Cubs.
At JefeBet, we have the best preview of this thrilling MLB matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs. So, buckle up and get ready for some great sports betting action!
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Dodgers vs Cubs MLB Regular Season Game on April 21, 2023
- Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
- When: Friday, April 21, 2023, 2:20 PM ET
Betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Regular Season Record: 10-10
The Dodgers kicked off their seven-game road trip with a thrilling win in Chicago, thanks to an outstanding performance by rookie James Outman.
The outfielder not only hit two home runs but also drove in five of the team’s six runs. Los Angeles is determined to stay close to Arizona in the National League West, and with this victory, they now have a .500 record.
Outman’s homers helped the Dodgers solidify their position as the second team with the most home runs in the league, with a total of 35. This performance helped offset some of the offensive struggles the team has experienced, as they currently have one of the lowest collective batting averages in the Major Leagues.
On the mound, the Los Angeles pitchers also responded well against the powerful Cubs lineup, limiting them to just six hits and two runs. This was a positive outcome for the Dodgers, considering they started the game with an ERA of 4.20.
To secure their second win, the Dodgers will have Mexican pitcher Julio Urías on the mound. He has been pitching very well this season, working at least 5.2 innings in each of his first four starts and maintaining an impressive ERA of 1.90 with a WHIP of 1.014. His last start was against the Cubs, where he allowed two runs and has a lifetime ERA against Chicago of 4.66 with seven home runs and 37 strikeouts in 29.0 innings.
Starting Pitcher: Julio Urías (3-1, 1.90 ERA)
Betting on the Chicago Cubs
- Regular Season Record: 11-7
The Cubs suffered a painful defeat on Thursday, squandering a great opportunity to take the lead in the eighth inning, only to be hit by a cold shower of James Outman’s Grand Slam.
Despite four runs in the ninth, Chicago’s pitching once again held the Dodgers’ offense in check. In fact, the Dodgers only scored six runs in three games against the Cubs in the past weekend series, and until the eighth inning of this game, they had only scored two more runs.
The Cubs started the day as one of the teams with the best collective ERA in the league with 3.07, but a very negative performance by their closer Michael Fulmer, who gave up three hits and four earned runs, will immediately raise their ERA.
On the offensive side, the Bears couldn’t get much going against the Angels’ pitching, which once again dominated them by limiting them to just six hits. This is quite unusual for the Bears, who entered Thursday’s game with the second-best team batting average in the Major Leagues at .286.
Left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly will take the mound in this second game of the series, looking to even the score. In his last start, he also faced the Dodgers and allowed only one run in 5.2 innings of work. Smyly has faced the Los Angeles team eight times in his career, six of them as a starter, and has an ERA of 4.66 with a fairly high WHIP of 1.483.
Starting Pitcher: Drew Smyly (1-1, 4.70 ERA)
JefeBet Prediction
The four games played between these two teams in the current MLB season have provided some great pitching duels, and we can expect more of the same this Friday’s Dodgers vs Cubs.
The Dodgers’ starting pitcher will be Julio Urías, the team’s ace, who is having a great start to the season. In only one of his 10 games against the Cubs has he allowed three runs, while in all the others he has given up two runs or fewer.
On the Chicago side, the experienced Drew Smyly will start, and while his numbers may not be as good as Urías’, he has already dominated the Dodgers’ offense this year, which has struggled beyond hitting home runs.
It’s worth noting that the Dodgers have a 5-0 record with the Under in Urías’ last five Friday starts, while the Under has hit in seven of Smyly’s last eight home starts.
Prediction: Under (LAD 5 – CHI 3)
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