Watch the Dodgers vs Cubs Game Highlights – March 19th, 2025

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On March 19, 2025, the Chicago Cubs will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome in what marks the second game of their series. The Cubs are currently struggling this season with a record of 0-1 and rank 21st in MLB in terms of team home runs. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have started strong with a 1-0 record and boast the 2nd best offense in the league, highlighted by their 3rd ranking in home runs.

The Cubs have been experiencing a tough time offensively, ranking 13th in overall offense and 17th in batting average. Their low power output could be a critical factor against a potent Dodgers lineup that excels in both batting average and home runs. While the Cubs do rank 8th in stolen bases, their overall offensive inconsistency poses a significant challenge.

On the pitching side, the Cubs’ bullpen is currently ranked 21st, which could be a major liability against the Dodgers’ lineup. In contrast, the Dodgers boast the top-ranked bullpen in MLB, further solidifying their status as favorites in this matchup.

Despite the Cubs being underdogs with a moneyline of +130 and an implied team total of just 3.65 runs, the projections suggest the potential for a more competitive outing. With the Dodgers favored at -150 and an implied total of 4.35 runs, this game could hinge on the Cubs finding a way to capitalize on any pitching mistakes from the Dodgers.

In their previous game, the Dodgers showcased their offensive firepower, and it will be interesting to see if the Cubs can rebound from their tough start and put up a fight against this challenging opponent.

Los Angeles Dodgers Insights

• Los Angeles Dodgers – Moneyline (-145)
  The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams in action today.
  Explain: Defense is an integral part of preventing (or, in this case, allowing) hits and runs.
• Max Muncy – Over/Under Total Bases
  Max Muncy is an extreme flyball hitter and matches up with the strong outfield defense of Chicago (#1-best of the day).
  Explain: This player’s skill set matches up poorly with the opposing team’s defensive strength, which may lead to worse-than-usual performance.
• Los Angeles Dodgers – 2H Moneyline
  According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen profiles as the best among all MLB teams.
  Explain: Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a strong bullpen sneakily creates a tougher matchup for the opposing offense and suppresses a game’s runs.

Chicago Cubs Insights

• Justin Steele – Over/Under 14.5 Pitching Outs (+105/-135)
  The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Justin Steele to be on a pitch count in this matchup, projecting a maximum of 77 pitches.
  Explain: A pitcher who is on a pitch count is likely to be pulled from the game earlier, record fewer outs, and generate fewer strikeouts.
• Seiya Suzuki – Over/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-175/+135)
  Seiya Suzuki hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (43.5% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he’ll be hitting towards the league’s 8th-shallowest CF fences in today’s game.
  Explain: This player’s skill set matches up particularly well with the park he’s in today, which may lead to better-than-usual performance.

Betting Trends

• Chicago Cubs – Over/Under 3.5 Team Total (-110/-120)
  The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+12.85 Units / 27% ROI)
• Over/Under 8.0 Game Total (-110/-110)
  The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 66 of their last 109 games (+25.20 Units / 21% ROI)