Game Forecast: Cubs vs Dodgers Head-to-Head Analysis Saturday April 12th, 2025

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Los Angeles Dodgers

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face off against the Chicago Cubs on April 12, 2025, fans are in for an exciting matchup between two teams enjoying strong seasons. The Dodgers currently boast a record of 10-4, while the Cubs sit at 9-6. Both teams are performing well, but the Dodgers enter this game as a clear favorite.

The previous game in this series saw the Cubs take down the Dodgers, adding a layer of intrigue to this matchup. Roki Sasaki is set to take the mound for Los Angeles, bringing a solid 2nd best ranking among MLB starting pitchers, at #29. Although projections suggest he’ll allow 2.3 earned runs with 4.2 hits and 1.8 walks, which is less than ideal, his overall efficacy makes him a considerable challenge for opposing hitters.

Ben Brown, starting for Chicago, ranks #65 and comes off a less dominant season, as projections indicate he may allow 2.6 earned runs over 4.7 innings. His projections also show a struggle with walks, which could present opportunities for the Dodgers’ lineup to capitalize.

Over the last week, the Dodgers’ best hitter has been on fire, boasting a .391 batting average and a 1.245 OPS, with 9 hits and 8 RBIs. In contrast, the Cubs’ top hitter has a respectable .286 batting average and a .983 OPS but may not be enough to keep pace against a potent Dodgers offense.

With the Dodgers holding an implied team total of 4.79 runs compared to the Cubs’ 3.71, bettors may find the odds favoring Los Angeles worth the attention. Ultimately, this matchup shapes up favorably for the Dodgers, especially given their home field advantage at Dodger Stadium.

Chicago Cubs Insights

• Chicago Cubs – 2H Moneyline
  The Chicago Cubs bullpen ranks as the 7th-worst in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).
  Explain: Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a weak bullpen sneakily creates an easier matchup for the opposing offense and boosts a game’s runs.

Los Angeles Dodgers Insights

• Los Angeles Dodgers – 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline
  Roki Sasaki is an extreme flyball pitcher (33.4% FB% according to the leading projection system, THE BAT) and is stuck pitching in the #5 HR venue in MLB in this matchup.
  Explain: This pitcher’s skill set does not match up particularly well with the park he’s in today, which may lead to worse-than-usual performance.