The Chicago Cubs (34-49) and Los Angeles Dodgers (53-29) continue a 4-game series Friday. First pitch in the contest at Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cubs vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Los Angeles leads 4-0
The Cubs went just 2-13 over 15 games from June 4-21. Chicago had rallied with some solid play of late but was downed 5-3 in Thursday’s series lid-lifter.
The Dodgers swept the Cubs 3-0 in Wrigley Field May 7-8. L.A. outscored Chicago 20-3 in that set. With Thursday’s triumph, the Dodgers are 8-1 in their last 9 games.
Cubs at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Keegan Thompson vs. LHP Tyler Anderson
Thompson (7-3, 3.41 ERA) has appeared in 18 games (10 as a starter). He has a 1.23 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 71 1/3 IP.
- Owns a 2.82 ERA over his last 4 starts.
- Is a second-year MLB hurler that has thrived at Wrigley Field (2.37 ERA) while struggling on the road (4.99 ERA).
Anderson (9-1, 3.09 ERA) has made 13 starts and 2 relief appearances. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 84 1/3 IP.
- Allowed just 1 run in 6 1/3 IP in his last start and has clocked a 2.88 ERA over his last 7 starts.
- Owns a 1.30 ERA, 0.80 WHIP across his last 4 starts at Dodger Stadium. Has posted an overall home ERA of 2.74.
Cubs at Dodgers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 12:49 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Cubs +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Dodgers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): Cubs +1.5 (-120) | Dodgers -1.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Cubs at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Cubs 3
Money line
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Run line/Against the spread
LOS ANGELES -1.5 (+100) is a great play at even money. The Cubs bat a lot of right-handers; Anderson has held right bats in check this season (.693 OPS allowed). The Dodger offense has not cranked out big run totals of late, but with an .824 OPS since June 30, is producing plenty of opportunities.
Over/Under
In a play backed up by analytics favoring both bullpens and sensing a retreat by the Cubs offense (.656 OPS last 6 games), BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (-108).
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