On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs (73-70) face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (86-57) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4 with a home run, a run scored and an RBI for the Dodgers in their 4-0 win over Cleveland on Sunday. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their first two games against Chicago. Shohei Ohtani is the top slugger for the Los Angeles Dodgers with an impressive 46 home runs this season. Trailing him is Teoscar Hernandez, who has hit 28 homers so far. Ohtani isn’t just leading in home runs; he’s also pacing the team with 101 RBIs, making him the top run producer for the Dodgers. His batting average of .291 is the highest on the team, further underscoring his dominant performance this year. In their last five games, the Dodgers have been averaging 3.8 runs per game. This strong offensive output has helped them maintain a solid lead in the NL West Division standings, where they are six games ahead of the San Diego Padres. With a season average of 5 runs per game, the Dodgers have shown they are capable of putting up big numbers on offense. They are keen on extending their current winning streak, especially after the Chicago Cubs managed to win two out of three games against them earlier this season. The Dodgers are determined to keep up their momentum as they aim for continued success.

Chicago enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but have dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games of the series against Los Angeles. In a tight 2-1 victory over the Yankees on Sunday, the Chicago Cubs saw a notable performance from Isaac Paredes, who secured one hit in three at-bats and drove in the two crucial runs. Leading the power hitters for Chicago, Ian Happ has slammed 23 home runs this season, the most on the team. Following closely, Seiya Suzuki stands as the second top home run hitter with 19 homers to his name. Happ also dominates in RBIs, tallying an impressive 81 for the season thus far. Additionally, Suzuki boasts the highest batting average on the Cubs roster at .271. Defensively, the Cubs have been resilient, allowing an average of just 2.2 runs per game over their last five matchups. Despite their efforts, they currently rank second in the NL Central Division, trailing the Milwaukee Brewers by nine games. Their pursuit of a Wild Card spot sees them five games behind the third slot currently held by both the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets. As the Cubs gear up for a challenging road series against the formidable Los Angeles Dodgers, they remain focused on making a strong push for the playoffs. On average, the Cubs have been posting 4.5 runs per game this season.

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