On Friday, April 11, the Chicago Cubs (9-6) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (10-4) at Dodger Stadium. Matthew Boyd takes the mound for Chicago, boasting a flawless 0.00 ERA this season, while the Dodgers counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has a solid 1.69 ERA. The Dodgers recently ended a three-game losing streak with a narrow 6-5 victory over the Nationals, highlighted by Teoscar Hernandez's impressive performance, including his fifth home run and three RBIs. Hernandez currently ranks second in the National League with 16 RBIs.

After a split series against the Texas Rangers, the Cubs are looking to regain momentum. Kyle Tucker's recent struggle, going hitless for the first time in five games, adds to the team's challenges. In their previous matchup this season in Tokyo, the Dodgers swept the Cubs in both games. As the teams prepare for their latest face-off, betting lines favor the Dodgers at -199, with the total set at 8 runs, reflecting the teams' current forms and pitching duels.