MIT Simulator - MLB Tuesday Cubs vs Dodgers Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Dodgers 4.98, Cubs 3.92 - Projected Margin: 1.06 - Current Money Line: +107 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of just slightly above one run which makes the money line worthy of investment here. Projected box-score shows Dodgers outhitting Cubs by 2.31 hits. Key factors noted: In the month of October the Cubs have had just one big game at the plate (when they scored 9 in their series clincher over the Nationals). In the Cubs other 7 games this month they have averaged just 1.7 runs per game and never scored more than 3 runs. The Dodgers are averaging 5.8 runs per game in their 6 games in October (6-0 this month!) and they have scored 4 runs or more in 5 of the 6 games. In addition to the difference at the plate, the Cubs Kyle Hendricks allowed 4 earned runs on 9 hits in just 4 innings in his start versus the Nationals last week. The Dodgers Yu Darvish has only given up a total of 2 earned runs in 24 and 1/3 innings in his last 4 starts. While Darvish has a 0.74 ERA in his last 4 starts, Hendricks did allow at least 3 earned runs in half of his home starts this season before a strong start in his regular season home finale. Hendricks now comes in off the rough start at Washington while Darvish has been in top form. Projected box-score shows Dodgers outhitting Cubs by 1.32 extra base hits. Combination of hits (including extra base hits) equating to margin of 1.06 runs in favor of Dodgers per MIT Simulator. Play: LOS ANGELES DODGERS