The Chicago Cubs (34-51) and Los Angeles Dodgers (55-29) wrap up a 4-game series Sunday afternoon. First pitch in the contest at Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 4:10 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 6-0.
The Cubs went just 2-13 in 15 games from June 4-21. Chicago had rallied with some solid play of late, but the Cubs have been undone in 3 close games so far in this series.
The Dodgers are 10-1 in their last 11 games. Los Angeles owns a July ERA of 2.09. L.A. has held the Cubs to 16 hits through 3 games.
Cubs at Dodgers projected starters
LHP Drew Smyly vs. LHP Julio Urias
Smyly (2-5, 3.80 ERA) is coming off the IL (oblique) for his 10th start of the season. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 42 2/3 IP.
- Last pitched for the Cubs on May 30. After a hot start to the season, logged a 4.91 ERA from April 22-May 30.
- Current Dodger bats own an aggregate .815 OPS against him.
Urias (7-6, 2.57 ERA) has made 16 starts this season. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 87 2/3 IP.
- Has allowed just 2 ER over his last 17 1/3 IP at Dodger Stadium.
- Coming off a season-high 99 pitches in his last start July 4 vs. Colorado (6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 BB and 7 K).
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 9:26 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Cubs +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Dodgers -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): Cubs +1.5 (+105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Cubs at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 6, Cubs 3
Money line
PASS unless you are operating with a sizable bankroll. Take these clubs’ expecting winning percentages and add in the pitching matchup and the home/road splits, and there is some slight value in Los Angeles at -270.
The Dodgers are 34-14 against sub-.500 teams, and they are worthy of being a near 75% proposition in this one.
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Run line/Against the spread
LOS ANGELES -1.5 (-130) figures as a more palatable play for most bettors.
The Dodger offense has not cranked out big run totals of late, but with an .790 OPS since June 30, it’s producing plenty of opportunities. The Cubs playing a 4th straight close game against L.A. seems like a remote possibility.
Over/Under
This series has some systemic Under lean (which has paid off the last 3 days). But there is some Over mixed in here with these starters versus their surface numbers and the bullpens needing a day off.
PASS.
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