The offseason for LA included signing the top pitcher in Japan, Roki Sasaki, 2-time CY Young winner Blake Snell, and relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. They have reloaded to say the least. The Cubs were aggressive in the offseason as well highlighted by their acquisition of outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Ryan Pressley from Houston.

Playing the Over on runs is a strong bet, as the starting pitchers may not be fully stretched out, and the Tokyo Dome is referred to as “Homer Heaven.” It is a hitter’s park, which can favor the Dodgers against a starter with fly-ball tendencies.

We are so BACK. The 2025 season starts on Tuesday, March 18th, when the Dodgers take on the Cubs in a two-game series. Last year, the Dodgers took on the Padres similarly, but the venue has changed from the Gocheok SkyDome in Korea to the Tokyo Dome in Japan.