This is a high total between two outstanding pitching staffs. The Cubs were seventh in the league during the regular season in team ERA, while the Dodgers were second (3.38 ERA). Dodgers lefty Alex Wood (16-3, 2.72 ERA) is on the mound at 2-2 with a 2.93 ERA in eight career regular-season games versus Chicago. The Los Angeles bullpen has been dominant in the series with its relievers not allowing a run in their last 16 2/3 innings and have given up only two hits in the matchup. The Cubs are also 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position this series. Chicago is 32-14-5 UNDER the total against the NL West. The Cubs go with Jake Arrieta, who was much better at Wrigley Field this season (2.90 ERA) than on the road (3.87 ERA). He is also 4-3 with a 3.33 ERA in eight postseason starts over the last three seasons. The UNDER is also 33-16-3 when these teams clash, including 13-3 UNDER at Wrigley Field. Play Game 4 to finish UNDER the total.
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MLB
Los Angeles at Chicago
October 18, 2017
9:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 9.5 -102 (risk 1 to return 1.98)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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