Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are set to face off for the seventh time this season on April 23rd. The season series is currently tied at 3-3, with the Dodgers
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are set to face off for the seventh time this season on April 23rd. The season series is currently tied at 3-3, with the Dodgers winning the first three meetings and the Cubs taking the last three, including a close 11-10 victory on Tuesday. Dodgers' starting pitcher (ERA: ) will be facing off against Cubs' starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (ERA: 2.01). Chicago is favored to win with opening odds at -110, and the line has not moved. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Cubs vs Dodgers matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Dodgers -110 | Cubs -108
Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+140) | Cubs +1.5 (-170)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 52%.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter this upcoming matchup with a record of 100-62, with a slightly weaker performance on the road at 6-6. Despite their average team batting average of .228 and ranking at 25th in stolen bases, the Dodgers have shown strength in their offense, ranking second in the National League in home runs with 39 and scoring an average of 4.6 runs per game. Key contributors to the team include Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández, Will Smith, and Tommy Edman. Currently listed as favorites with World Series odds at +240 according to BetMGM, the Dodgers pitching staff holds a 3.82 ERA overall, with the bullpen at 3.67 ERA. With a power ranking of 13, the Dodgers are ranked 15th in offense, 8th in defense, and hold a 16-8 season record. The team has not yet listed a starter for Wednesday's game.