Dodgers vs Cubs: How to Watch, Odds, Prediction and More for Series Opener

J.P. Hoornstra | Sep 9, 2024

Sep 3, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (21) is able to control the ball and throw Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (18) out at first in the fifth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Dodgers will give the ball to right-hander Walker Buehler as they look to strike first in the series opener against the Chicago Cubs on Monday.

Here's how they will line up against Cubs veteran Kyle Hendricks:

#Dodgers lineup for game 1 vs. Cubs pic.twitter.com/syJrOLP1qg

— Kirsten Watson (@kirsten_watson) September 9, 2024

Here's what else you need to know going into the Monday night game:

How to Watch

• Time: 7:10 p.m. PT
• Location: Dodger Stadium
• TV: SportsNet LA
• Radio: 570-AM in Los Angeles

Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -192/Cubs +160

• Over/under: 10

• All odds via DraftKings

Prediction

The Angels and Dodgers are expected to have a high-scoring game. Angels' pitcher Griffin Canning has a 4-12 record with a 5.25 ERA, while Dodgers' Bobby Miller holds a 2-3 record and a 7.25 ERA. Given their recent performances, this game is shaping up to be a shootout.

More

• The Dodgers are unbeaten (7-0-2) in their last nine series since August 9.

• The Dodgers are 5-5 against the Cubs over the last two seasons.

• The Dodgers are 60-36 (.625) when Mookie Betts is in the starting lineup this season.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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