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Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (93-65) welcome the Chicago Cubs (81-77) to Citizens Bank Park Wednesday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 3-2

The Phillies, who have clinched the NL East, lost to the Cubs 10-4 Tuesday yet beat them to open the series 6-2 Monday.

Philadelphia has been a dynamic 53-27 at home this season. It is just 2-5 over its last 7, dropping 3 of 4 to the New York Mets in the series prior. The Phillies are 78-80 against the spread (ATS) this season and still battling the LA Dodgers for the best record in the NL.

The Cubs have won 4 of their last 6 games, beating the Washington Nationals in 3 of 4 prior to visiting the City of Brotherly Love. Chicago is 39-41 on the road this season and 75-83 ATS overall. It has been eliminated from the playoffs.

Cubs at Phillies projected starters

RHP Javier Assad vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez

Assad (7-5, 3.34 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 142 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-6 home win over Nationals Thursday
  • 2024 away stats: 4-3, 4.17 ERA (73 1/3 IP, 34 ER), 1.36 WHIP, 7.7 K/9 in 14 starts
  • Career vs. Phillies: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (8 IP), 1.38 WHIP, 5.6 K/9 in 2 appearances (1 start)

Sanchez (11-9, 3.25 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 177 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 5 BB, 7 K in 12-2 road victory over Mets Friday
  • 2024 home stats: 7-3, 2.05 ERA (105 1/3 IP, 24 ER), 0.96 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 in 16 starts
  • Career vs. Cubs: 0-1, 1 road start (July 4), 4 IP, 7 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 10-2 defeat

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Cubs at Phillies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Phillies -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-135) | Phillies -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cubs at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 6, Cubs 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no great value on the moneyline. The Phillies (-190) have something to play for and should come out on top. However, they aren’t worth taking at these odds. Avoid a moneyline play.

Run line/Against the spread

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (+110).

The Phillies have been the best team in MLB at home and also after a loss, both of which ring true in this game. They have won Sanchez’s last 5 starts and beat the Mets 12-2 in his last outing Sept. 20.

Philadelphia is 3-4 ATS in its last 7 home games. The Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7, but all 3 losses were by multiple runs. Chicago is just 2-4 ATS in its last 6 road games. At these odds and given the potential lack of motivation for the road side, back PHILLIES -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-110).

The Cubs put up 10 runs on the Phillies Tuesday and have scored at least 5 in 2 of their last 3 games. They are 3-3-1 O/U in their last 7 games.

The Phillies are 4-1-1 O/U in their last 6 games and have scored at least 6 runs in 3 of the 6. Considering the recent trends, take OVER 8 (-110).

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Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (80-76) face the Philadelphia Phillies (92-64) in the Cubs’ final road series and the Phillies’ last homestand. First pitch Monday from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 2-1

The Cubs won 3 of 4 from the Washington Nationals. On Sunday Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga threw 7 innings (0 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 4 K) and the bullpen completed the 5-0 shutout. Chicago hit 3 HRs in the win.

The Phillies are playoff bound, but they lost 3 of their last 4 games to the New York Mets,including 2-1 on Sunday. RHP Zack Wheeler lowered his ERA to 2.56 (7 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 k), but the offense left 8 men on base and couldn’t score after a 1st inning RBI single by 3B Alec Bohm.

Cubs at Phillies projected starters

RHP Nate Pearson vs. RHP Aaron Nola

Pearson (2-2, 4.71 ERA) makes his 1st start after 57 relief appearances. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 63 IP.

  • 2024 road stats: 0-0, 5.20 ERA (27 2/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.33 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 in 26 appearances
  • Six of the 12 HRs he’s allowed have come on the 1st pitch
  • In his first 25 pitches he allows .838 OPS, then it drops to a .173 OPS later in the game.

Nola (12-8, 3.54 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 188 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 2-1 road loss to Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday.
  • 2024 home stats: 6-4, 3.31 ERA (98 IP, 36 ER), 1.07 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 16 starts

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Cubs at Phillies odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Phillies -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-125) | Phillies -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cubs at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 6, Cubs 1

Moneyline

After a loss, Philadelphia posts the highest win rate, tied with the Dodgers, at 61.9%. Also against the NL, the Phillies are a respectable 66-44 (60%). But at the current odds its best to PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Cubs have been good on the road against the spread. However, coming off a win they have the worst record in baseball at 32-47 (40.5%). Given the fact their season is over and they are starting a reliever, I don’t have much confidence in Chicago.

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Cubs have a strong Under record at 42-34-2 (55.3%). And the Phillies lean Under as a home favorite going 39-29-3 (57.4%).

The Cubs pitchers may not help keep the score down, but Philadelphia’s pitching should do the trick. In their last homestand they kept their opponent’s offense below 3 runs in 3 of those 6 games.

LEAN UNDER 8 (-105).

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Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (77-75) welcome the Washington Nationals (68-84) to Wrigley Field Thursday to open a 4-game series. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Nationals vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 3-0

The Cubs are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Oakland A’s. They lost 5-3 Wednesday, dropping their 2nd straight game. Chicago had also lost 2 of 3 games at the Colorado Rockies Friday through Sunday. It is 5-7 over its last 12 games and 39-35 at home this season. Chicago is 72-80 against the spread (ATS).

The Nationals, who are 32-45 on the road this season, were swept in 3 games at the New York Mets. After losing 10-1 Tuesday, they lost the Wednesday finale 10-0. Washington is 4-4 over its last 8 games, though. It is 83-69 ATS on the season.

Nationals at Cubs projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Javier Assad

Corbin (6-13, 5.45 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 165 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 4-1 home victory over Miami Marlins Saturday
  • 2024 away stats: 2-8, 6.58 ERA (79 1/3 IP, 58 ER), 1.74 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 15 starts
  • Career vs. Cubs: 5-2, 4.09 ERA (66 IP, 30 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 12 appearances (11 starts)

Assad (7-5, 3.27 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 137 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 9-5 road loss to Rockies Friday
  • 2024 home stats: 3-2, 2.24 ERA (64 1/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.35 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 13 starts
  • Career vs. Nationals: 1-0, 2.45 ERA (11 IP, 3 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 4.1 K/9 in 2 appearances (1 start)

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Nationals at Cubs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Cubs -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Nationals +1.5 (-135) | Cubs -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nationals at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 6, Nationals 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no great value here. The Cubs (-190) are rightfully expensive home favorites, especially with Assad on the mound. They aren’t worth a play to win outright, though.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CUBS -1.5 (+110).

The Cubs offense has been far more consistent over the last few weeks, and Chicago has the better pitcher on the mound Thursday.

Corbin has been awful on the road this season, and the Nationals have been outscored 22-2 in their last 3 games. Even in their last 9, they have been outscored 46-22. Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games as an underdog.

With Chicago having scored at least 3 runs in 9 straight games, expect it to get on the board enough to cover.

Take CUBS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

The Cubs have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 games and 7 of their last 9. They have also scored at least 5 runs in 7 of 9 games and allowed at least 4 in 5 of their last 7.

Washington has gone Over in back-to-back games. Given those trends, especially for the Nationals’ defense, take OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Oakland A’s at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Oakland A’s at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (65-86) and Chicago Cubs (77-73) meet Tuesday for game 2 of a 3-game series. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the A’s vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Chicago leads 1-0

Chicago stomped Oakland 9-2 Monday while covering as a -197 home favorite. The Cubs led 6-0 by the end of the 2nd inning and coasted to the Over win. The Cubs had 18 hits and 26 total bases in the win.

RHP Joey Estes took the loss, allowing 6 ER and 9 H in just 1 IP. Oakland has lost 3 straight games while the Cubs have won back-to-back outings.

Athletics at Cubs projected starters

RHP Mitch Spence vs. LHP Jordan Wicks

Spence (7-9, 4.33 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 137 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 2 K in a 6-3 loss at Houston Astros Thursday
  • First career start vs. Cubs

Wicks (2-3, 5.27 ERA) makes his 10th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 41 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 7 ER, 8 H, 4 BB, 2 K in a 10-8 loss at the LA Dodgers Wednesday
  • First career start vs. Oakland

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Athletics at Cubs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Athletics +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Cubs -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-160) | Cubs -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Athletics at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 6, Athletics 4

Moneyline

BET CUBS (-160).

Chicago has won back-to-back games at home and back-to-back games overall while the A’s have dropped 3 straight and are 3-4 on their current road trip.

The Cubs have also won 5 straight games vs. Oakland and are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Cubs to cover here as -1.5 (+135) favorites, but their odds are safer on the moneyline and I am not a fan of doubling down, so I recommend passing on this bet and playing the moneyline and/or O/U instead.

However, Chicago has only allowed the A’s to come within 1 run in 1 of its last 9 wins vs. Oakland, so if you are willing to risk divvying up units between this bet and the moneyline, then it may be worth it.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (+100).

The Over has hit in 6 of Chicago’s last 7 games and is 3-1 in its last 4 wins. For Oakland, the Over is 2-1 in its last 3 games and 4-2 in its last 6. The Over has hit in the last 2 meetings and is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (75-72) and Colorado Rockies (56-92) conclude a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Coors Field is slated for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 3-2

The Cubs had a rough finish Saturday, blowing a 5-3 lead in the 9th and losing 6-5 in 10. Reliver Porter Hodge gave up a game-tying 2-run HR, his 3rd blown save of the season, sending the game into extras. RHP Drew Smyly then allowed a walk-off single in the 10th. RF Cody Bellinger and CF Pete Crow-Armstrong homered in the loss.

The Rockies pulled off the comeback Saturday with Sam Hilliard‘s pinch-hit 2-run blast in the 9th to tie it. CF Brenton Doyle then won it in the 10th with a single, his 3rd RBI of the game. That’s 3 wins in a row for Colorado, and now they’re aiming for the sweep on Sunday.

Cubs at Rockies projected starters

RHP Kyle Hendricks vs. RHP Cal Quantrill

Hendricks (3-11, 6.51 ERA) makes his 22nd start and 27th appearance. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 112 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 10-4 road victory against LA Dodgers Monday
  • 2024 road splits: 2-5, 7.63 ERA (61 1/3 IP, 52 ER), 1.63 WHIP, 5.1 K/9 in 14 games
  • Last start vs. Rockies: No-decision, 7 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 6-4 home victory Aug. 23, 2021
  • Career vs. Rockies: 3-3, 4.19 ERA (62 IP, 29 ER) 61 H, 11 BB, 53 K in 10 starts

Quantrill (8-9, 4.63 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 138 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 5 BB, 2 K in 9-8 defeat at the Miami Marlins Aug. 27
  • 2024 road splits: 4-3, 4.26 ERA (67 2/3 IP, 32 ER (33 R), 1.46 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 in 12 starts
  • Last start vs. Cubs: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 9-8 road loss April 3
  • Career vs. Cubs: 1-2, 8.38 ERA (19.1 IP, 18 ER) 26 H, 8 BB, 17 K in 6 appearances (3 starts)

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Cubs at Rockies odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Rockies +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+125) | Rockies +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 11.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Cubs at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 8, Rockies 5

Moneyline

BET CUBS (-130).

They’re still in the hunt for the final Wild Card spot and should bounce back after dropping the last 2 to the Rockies. Earlier this season Chicago swept Colorado, and now they’ll be up against Quantrill, who’s had a rough go against them. With a chance to avoid the sweep and wrap up their road trip at 3-3, I’m backing the Cubs to get it done on Sunday.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll focus my wager on the moneyline and stay away from the run line.

Over/Under

BET OVER 11.5 (+100).

These teams have been in some high-scoring battles lately, hitting the Over in their last 4 matchups. The Cubs have gone Over in their last 5 games, and the Rockies have done the same in 4 of their last 5. Plus, the Cubs have hit the Over in 4 of Hendricks’ last 5 starts and the Rockies have hit the Over in 5 of Quantrill’s last 6 starts. Everything points to another big offensive day, so the Over feels like a solid bet.

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Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (75-70) and Los Angeles Dodgers (86-59) close out their 3-game series at Chavez Ravine Wednesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 4-1

The Cubs enter on a 3-game win streak, including back-to-back wins in this series. They have been streaky. Before this current run, they lost 4 of 5 games and won 6 straight before that. They doubled up the Dodgers on Tuesday 6-3. They trail in the NL Central by 8½ games and are 4 games back in the Wild Card race. CF Pete Crow-Armstrong robbed Dodgers 3B Max Muncy of a potential 2-run HR for the final out. Two innings earlier, Crow-Armstrong made a sliding catch on the warning track to end the bottom of the 7th.

The Dodgers have a 4½-game lead in the NL West but have lost 4 of their last 6 games. However, they are 8-5 in their last 13 overall. The committed 3 errors in the top of the 8th inning when the Cubs scored 5 times to turn a 3-1 deficit into the eventual 3-run victory.

Cubs at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Jordan Wicks vs. RHP Bobby Miller

Wicks (2-3, 4.03 ERA) makes his 9th start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 38 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 3-0 home setback vs. New York Yankees Friday
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1 start, loss, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 4-1 home defeat April 6, 2024 — Cubs’ only loss to Dodgers this season
  • Making only 3rd start since return from oblique injury that sidelined him since June

Miller (2-4, 7.79 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.65 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 49 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 7 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 10-1 loss at Los Angeles Angels Sept. 4
  • Allowed 3 or more runs in each of last 5 starts
  • Career vs. Cubs: One relief appearance, 0-1, 1 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 9-7 loss at Wrigley Field April 5, 2024

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Cubs at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-145) | Dodgers -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Cubs at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Cubs 4

Moneyline

The Dodgers have not been swept in a series at home all season, although the Cubs have won 8 straight road games.

Even still, with the 8 consecutive road victories, the Cubs are only .500 away from Wrigley at 37-37, while the Dodgers are 21 games over .500 at Dodger Stadium at 47-26.

The Dodgers should bounce back but at the -175 price, that’s not the best bet you can make in terms of value.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Twelve of the Dodgers’ last 13 wins have been by multiple runs.

The Cubs’ last 6 losses have been by multiple runs. While they have been hot recently, the Cubs are 30-44 ATS after a win, per Teamrankings.com, the worst mark in the majors.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+120).

Over/Under

Four of the 5 games between the teams this season have had 9 or more runs.

Eight of Miller’s 11 starts have had 9 or more runs.

BET OVER 9 (+100).

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Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (74-70) and LA Dodgers (86-58) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Tuesday at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 3-1

The Cubs pulled off a surprising 10-4 victory in La La Land Monday night. OF Cody Bellinger went 2-for-4 with a homer and 3 RBIs. RHP Kyle Hendricks‘ soft-tossing was enough to keep the Dodgers off balance. The Cubs are 5 back from a Wild Card spot.

The Dodgers had their chances. They left the bases loaded in the 3rd. They loaded the bases and broke through for 2 runs in the 5th, but they had the Cubs on the ropes and let ’em off. OF Mookie Betts hit his 17th homer of the season and drove in 3. The Dodgers remain 5½ up on the San Diego Padres in the NL West.

Cubs at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Shota Imanaga vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Imanaga (12-3, 2.99 ERA) makes his 27th start. The rookie has a 1.02 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 153 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 12-0 home victory Wednesday against Pittsburgh Pirates in combined no-hitter
  • 1 career start vs. Dodgers (April 7): No-decision, 4 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 8-1 home win

Yamamoto (6-2, 2.92 ERA) makes his 15th start. The rookie has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 74 IP.

  • First start since June 15 (triceps)
  • 1 career start vs. Cubs (April 6): Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 4-1 road victory

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Cubs at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs +145  (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-150) | Dodgers -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cubs at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 7, Dodgers 6

Moneyline

The Cubs have played the Dodgers tough, and it’s time to give them their flowers. Imanaga is coming off a combined no-hitter and has fanned 6+ in 5 of 7 GS. Yamamoto is coming back from a lengthy hiatus, and who knows what he’ll look like.

Take the CUBS +145.

Run line/Against the spread

We’re going with the value on the ML, and these pitchers don’t have enough data to lead me toward a strong prop bet.

PASS.

Over/Under

The wind is blowing out again Tuesday with a 10-mph breeze into the jetstream in right-center on a 74-degree first pitch. The Cubs are swingin’ it, and who knows what Yamamoto looks like back from the IL.

Take the OVER 8 (-110) in confidence.

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Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (73-70) and LA Dodgers (86-57) open up a 3-game series Monday at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 2-1

The Cubs salvaged a game against the New York Yankees with a 2-1 victory Sunday. This came after the Yanks blanked them 2-0 and 3-0. The Cubs scored 12 against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, but aside from that, they posted 2 runs in the previous 4 games. They are mathematically still in it, 5 games behind the pack for a Wild Card berth.

The Dodgers took 2 of 3 against the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend. Sunday’s tilt ended in a 4-0 W as RHP Jack Flaherty scattered 4 hits with 6 K’s in 7 1/3 shutout frames. DH Shohei Ohtani hit his 46th homer to match his 46 steals on the season.

Cubs at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Kyle Hendricks vs. RHP Walker Buehler

Hendricks (3-11, 6.60 ERA) makes his 21st start (26th appearance). He has a 1.51 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 107 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 5-0 home defeat Tuesday against Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Last 5 regular-season starts vs. Dodgers: 2-2, 6.58 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 18 K in 26 IP

Buehler (1-4, 5.67 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 54 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 6-2 win in 10 innings Tuesday at Los Angeles Angels
  • Last 5 starts vs. Cubs: 1-1, 2.56 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 27 K in 31 2/3 IP

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Cubs at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs +155  (bet $100 to win $155) | Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-125) | Dodgers -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Cubs at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Cubs 4

Moneyline

Despite the Cubs’ success against them, the Dodgers are the clear favorites here. I’m not interested in the ML or any particular prop bets in this matchup.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers have won 7 of 10, and 6 of those were by 2+ runs. Hendricks could be throwing batting practice to the likes of Ohtani, 1B Freddie Freeman and OF Mookie Betts.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+105).

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Over/Under

It’s slated to be 91 degrees with an 11-mph wind blowing out to right-center at Chavez Ravine. With 2 struggling pitchers and these conditions, Monday’s game could play out like it’s at the Great American Ball Park.

Take the OVER 9.5 (-120) and expect it to swell to 10 before first pitch.

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New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (82-60) and Chicago Cubs (72-70) meet Sunday to wrap up a 3-game series. First pitch from Wrigley Field is slated for 2:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-0 with 3-0 and 2-0 wins

The Yankees had been 2-6 across their previous 8 games, but they have taken the 1st 2 games of this series. Both contests were shutouts: New York has outscored Chicago 5-0 and Yankee pitching has allowed just 5 hits in the series.

The Chicago offense had banged out an .824 OPS while the club went 13-5 over its previous 18 games. But the Cubs of September have struggled. Over their last 5 games, the Chicago north-siders have gone 1-4 and have been blanked 3 times.

Yankees at Cubs projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Jameson Taillon

Cole (6-3, 3.65 ERA) is making his 14th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 69 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 8-4 win at Texas Rangers Monday
  • Career vs. Cubs: 11-3, 2.61 ERA (103 1/3 IP, 30 ER), 78 H, 22 BB, 120 K in 16 starts
  • Has clocked a 1.59 ERA while yielding a tidy .567 OPS over his last 5 starts

Taillon (9-8, 3.66 ERA) is making his 25th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 140 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 5-3 loss vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Monday
  • Career vs. Yankees: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 4 ER), 6 H, 5 BB, 8 K in 2 starts
  • Pitched for Yankees in 2021-22

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Yankees at Cubs odds

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  • Moneyline: Yankees -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Cubs +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+100) | Cubs +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Yankees at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 5, Yankees 3

Moneyline

Chicago has won 3 straight series finales.

The Cubs have underplayed their 4.51 runs per game and 4.15 RPG allowed. They are more of a 77-win club.

There figures to be some recency bias in how bettors view the starting pitchers in this Sunday matinee. Cole’s expected ERA of late trends higher; Taillon’s trends lower.

Mix in Taillon being a very good pitcher at Wrigley (2.64 ERA, 1.10 WHIP this season) and the Yankee bullpen having question marks, and there is value on CHICAGO (+135).

Run line/Against the spread

Better value can be found on the ML: PASS.

Over/Under

The series has certainly been an Under set so far.

Good pitching, slumping Cubs bats (and the Yanks have registered just a .682 OPS since Aug. 27), and a cool-ish weather day, and the UNDER 9 (-115) has just the slightest of leans. (Consider this one on a partial-unit basis.)

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New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (80-60) and Chicago Cubs (72-68) meet Friday as they swing into a 3-game series. The 1st pitch from Wrigley Field is slated for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Cubs won 2023 series 2-1

Closer failures, defensive lapses  and clutch-hitting misfires have been at the fore of the Yankees going 2-6 across their last 8 games.

The Chicago offense has helped propel the Cubs to a 13-5 mark since Aug. 16. Over those 18 games, Chicago has banged out an .824 OPS.

Yankees at Cubs projected starters

RHP Luis Gil vs. RHP Jordan Wicks

Gil (12-6, 3.39 ERA) is making his 25th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 124 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 3 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 6 BB, 3 K in 9-5 loss vs. Cleveland Guardians Aug. 20
  • Activated from the IL Thursday after missing the last 2 weeks with lower-back discomfort
  • Has never faced the Cubs

Wicks (2-2, 3.82 ERA) is tabbed for his 8th start and 9th appearance. He’s registered a 1.36 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 33 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 0 K in 14-1 win at Washington Nationals Sunday
  • Recalled from Triple-A after pitching there most of August after spending much of June-July on the IL (oblique)

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Yankees at Cubs odds

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  • Moneyline: Yankees -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Cubs +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+115) | Cubs +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Yankees at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 5, Yankees 4

Moneyline

Chicago is 10-6 over its last 16 games at Wrigley. The Cubs are 5-1 over their last 6 series openers. New York is 2-6 — with a .669 OPS — over its last 8 road tilts.

Both starting pitchers are questions marks, but no question mark is bolder than the one next to the Yankees bullpen.

The Yanks have played a wonky road-home-road-road schedule in a 4-series string culminating with this trip to the Windy City.

Knocking down the unit size would be sensible, but there is value in the CUBS (+125).

Run line/Against the spread

Better value can be found on the ML: PASS.

Over/Under

Six straight Yankees games have cashed on the Over; the Over is 3-1 across Chicago’s last 4.

New York’s bullpen and some unfavorable Yankees actual-vs.-expected ERA numbers tilt this game toward a higher score. Look for batters to be ahead of pitchers as this set gets underway.

TAKE THE OVER 7 (-115).

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