On the evening of September 11, 2024, at Dodger Stadium, the Chicago Cubs will clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers at 10:10 PM under clear skies. The pitching lineup features Jordan Wicks for the Cubs, who holds a 4.026 ERA, against the Dodgers’ Bobby Miller, who has struggled this season with a 7.792 ERA.

In terms of standings within the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs are currently 8th with a record of 75-70, reflecting a winning percentage of .517. They are positioned 2nd in their division with a divisional record of 21-28. Sporting a recent upswing, the Cubs have triumphed in 6 of their last 10 games and are riding a three-game winning streak. At home, their record stands at 38-33, with an evenly matched 37-37 record on the road. Comparatively, in the day they have won 36 games, and at night, they amassed 39 victories, totaling 659 runs scored against 597 runs allowed.

On the other side, the Dodgers rank 2nd in the 2024 NL West Division with an overall 86-59 record for a .593 winning percentage, securing the top spot in their division with a 24-19 divisional record. They have secured 5 victories in their last 10 outings despite a recent two-game skid. At home, they command a strong 47-27 record, contrasted by their 39-32 performance on the road. The team shines during night games with 60 wins compared to 26 daytime victories, having scored a total of 720 runs while conceding 610.

The betting odds are tilted slightly in favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Specifically, the point spread is set at -1.5, with the Over/Under at 9.0. For those looking at the money line, the Cubs sit at +143, showing they are slight underdogs against the Dodgers who are placed at -170. This points to a belief among bookmakers that the Dodgers, despite their recent losses, might have the upper edge in this matchup, especially considering their strong home-win record against the Cubs’ balanced road performance.