LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series Friday night at Dodger Stadium with first place in the National League on the line.

The Dodgers (17-8) enter with the league’s best record, one game ahead of the Cubs (16-9). Chicago has won 10 of its last 11 games, including an 8-7, 10-inning victory Thursday against Philadelphia.

Right-hander Jameson Taillon (1-1) is the listed starter for the Cubs. Right-hander Emmet Sheehan (2-0) is the probable pitcher for Los Angeles.

Michael Busch has been a force for Chicago. The first baseman is batting .389 over his last 10 games with three home runs and 13 RBIs. He went 2-for-6 with a homer and four RBIs in Thursday’s win over the Phillies.

Tyler Glasnow is a key arm for the Dodgers, though he is not scheduled to start Friday. The right-hander threw eight scoreless innings Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out nine in a 3-0 win at San Francisco.

Dodger Stadium will host the 7:10 p.m. PT contest. The Dodgers are a -1.5 favorite, according to Interstat. The over/under is 9.5 runs.

Interstat’s game simulator projects an 8-5 Cubs victory.