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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (8-3) and Chicago Cubs (5-3) conclude a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is slated for 2:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Dodgers evened up the series Saturday afternoon with a 4-1 victory over the Cubs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto got his 1st career major league win, holding Chicago scoreless over 5 innings and punching out 8 batters. Dodgers 3B Max Muncy sealed the victory with a 2-RBI single in the top of the 5th. They are in the midst of a 6-game midwest road trip with the Minnesota Twins on the horizon.

Chicago had its 5-game winning streak snapped Saturday. It could only muster 1 run on an RBI groundout in the bottom of the 9th from pinch-hitting 2B Miles Mastrobuoni. The Cubs had been averaging nearly 9 runs per game over their win streak. After Sunday, they head off on a 9-game west coast road trip starting in San Diego.

Dodgers at Cubs projected starters

RHP Gavin Stone vs. LHP Shota Imanaga

Stone (0-0, 5.40 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 3 ER on 7 H and 1 BB with 6 K in 5 IP in his debut vs. the St. Louis Cardinals last Sunday.

  • 2023 road stats: 1-0, 9.39 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 16 ER) in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances
  • Has never faced the Cubs

Imanaga (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He allowed 2 H and 0 BB with 9 K in 6 scoreless innings in his MLB debut vs. the Colorado Rockies Monday.

  • Signed a 4-year, $53 million contract with Chicago in January
  • Previously played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of the Japan Central League

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Dodgers at Cubs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:55 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Cubs -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+145) | Cubs +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cubs 2

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-115).

The Dodgers will close out this series with a victory Sunday afternoon at Wrigley. As good as Imanaga looked in his debut, he shut down 1 of the worst lineups in the major leagues. He will now face possibly the best lineup in his 2nd start. This will be his real welcome to the big leagues. Los Angeles is also 3-0 and batting .281 against left-handers this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to keep my wager to the moneyline, as I’d rather not play around with the run line in this matchup.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

After scoring 16 runs in the series opener, there were just 5 total in the 2nd game. While I like the Dodgers to get to Imanaga, I don’t think it’s a blowout. I see them getting 3 earned runs on the starter and likely another 2 against the bullpen.

The Cubs are batting more than 30 points lower against righties than lefties this season. They won’t be able to get much going against Stone Sunday afternoon.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (5-2) welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers (7-3) to Wrigley Field Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 1-0

The Cubs won the series-opening game 9-7 Friday, closing as +164 underdogs. After losing back-to-back games against the Texas Rangers to open the season, the Cubs have ripped off 5 straight wins, including a 3-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Chicago is 4-0 at home this season and sits 3rd in the NL Central.

The Dodgers started the season 3-2, and prior to Friday’s loss, they were riding a 4-game win streak of their own. Los Angeles is 4-6 against the spread (ATS) this season and has closed as a favorite in every game. Los Angeles is 1-2 straight up in games that are either on the road or at a neutral field and sits 1st in the NL West.

Dodgers at Cubs projected starters

RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP Jordan Wicks

Yamamoto (0-1, 7.50 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 6 innings.

  • Allowed 5 R vs. San Diego Padres in his MLB debut March 21
  • Dodgers are 0-2 in his 2 starts
  • Has yet to face Chicago nor pitch in a true road game

Wicks (0-0, 4.50 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 5 R (2 ER) on 5 H and 3 BB with 6 K in 4 IP in his debut at the Texas Rangers Sunday, a 9-5 Cubs win.

  • 2023 home splits: 2-0, 3.55 ERA (12 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 13 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 2 starts; he only had 7 total on the season
  • Has yet to face Los Angeles in his career

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Dodgers at Cubs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:20 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -184 (bet $184 to win $100) | Cubs +154 (bet $100 to win $154)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-110) | Cubs +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cubs 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s just no value in taking either side here, as the Dodgers are too expensive at -184 and the Cubs are too risky at +154.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CUBS +1.5 (-110).

The Dodgers are among the most renown teams in MLB and have a stacked lineup, but the valuation here is too great for them on the road. They have lost 2 of 3 outright on the road and are 4-6 ATS on the season. In Yamamoto’s 2 starts, they have allowed a combined 16 runs and have yet to win when he takes the mound.

The Cubs are 5-2 ATS on the season and are even an 1-1 ATS in their last 2 losses. Chicago won by 4 runs in Wicks’ lone start, and he allowed 5 runs too.

Given the odds here and those trends, back CUBS +1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8 (-110).

If there’s 1 thing both teams can do at a high rate, it is score runs. Similarly, neither pitcher has quite proven themselves throughout their careers. The Cubs have gone Over in 5 of 7 games and have tallied at least 9 runs in 3 straight, scoring at least 9 in 4 of 7 on the season.

The Dodgers have scored at least 5 runs in every game this season and tallied at least 7 on their own in 4 of 10.

Back OVER 8 (-110).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (11-11) finish their 4-game set with the Chicago Cubs (12-8) Sunday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is at 2:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 3-3

What would have been an easy Dodgers sweep in 2022 (they went 7-0 vs. Cubs) is now up for grabs. The Dodgers are slow out of the gate and the Cubs are an April surprise.

After Friday’s near perfect game by Cubs LHP Drew Smyly, the Dodgers bounced back with 11 hits and 2 HRs by 3B Max Muncy and by CF James Outman. The Cubs kept the game close until a 3-run 9th put the game away for Los Angeles.

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Dodgers at Cubs projected starters

LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. RHP Marcus Stroman

Kershaw (3-1, 2.52 ERA) makes his 5th start. He’s pitched 25 innings this season, allowing 19 hits and walking 4 with 26 K’s and a 0.92 WHIP.

  • Last start: W, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 5-0 home victory against the New York Mets
  • Has 25 of his 26 strikeouts against right-handed batters

Stroman (2-1, 0.75 ERA) makes his 4th start. Has pitched 24 innings, allowing 12 hits and walking 10 with 25 K’s and a 0.92 WHIP.

  • Last start: 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K and no-decision in 4-0 win at Oakland Athletics
  • Has .125 BA against right-handed batters

Dodgers at Cubs odds

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

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Cubs +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Cubs +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Dodgers at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 3, Dodgers 2

Moneyline

While Kershaw is on the mound and looking like his normal dominant self, one potential weakness is that in 2 of his 4 starts he had 6-plus runs in support. Stroman is off to a great start and runs may be hard to come by. I see more value in the plus money on a surging Cubs team at home.

LEAN CUBS +115.

Run line/Against the spread

I certainly like the Cubs to win, but not cover and -155 is a bit high.  For those willing to play that number I will add that after a win the Dodgers have struggled to cover, going just 2-8 this season. PASS.

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Over/Under

Going back to last season the Cubs hit the Under in 15 of their last 21 games against the NL West. The Dodgers also trend to the Under going 4-0 in their last 4 matchups vs. a right-handed starter.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-120).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (9-10) will begin a 4-game series against the Chicago Cubs (11-6) on Thursday at Wrigley Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 2-1

The Dodgers lost 5-3 to the New York Mets on Wednesday, losing the 3-game series 2-1. Los Angeles has lost 2 consecutive series and 4 of its last 6 games.

On Wednesday, the Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 12-2 to sweep the 3-game series. Chicago has won 4 straight games and 4 consecutive series.

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Dodgers at Cubs projected starters

RHP Michael Grove vs. RHP Jameson Taillon

Grove (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.62 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 13 IP.

  • First 2 starts: 7 1/3 IP, 12 ER, 14 H, 3 BB, 8 K
  • Last start: 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 2-1 win Saturday vs. Cubs

Taillon (0-2, 4.50 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 14 IP.

  • First 2 starts: 9 IP,  7 ER, 13 H, 2 BB, 9 K
  • Last start: 5 IP,  0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 2-1 loss Saturday vs. Dodgers

Dodgers at Cubs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Cubs -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-185) | Cubs -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cubs 4

Moneyline

Even though they’ve struggled recently, I’ll back the DODGERS (+100) at plus odds on the road. Los Angeles is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

While the Dodgers should be able to cover the spread, taking them at the current odds (-185) isn’t advised.

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Over/Under

UNDER 10.5 (-105) is the lean in this game with it being such a high total. There have been fewer than 10 runs scored in 9 of the last 10 meetings. This season’s 3-games between the teams have totaled 10, 3 and 5 runs.

The Dodgers are 4-1 to the Under in their last 5 games overall and the Cubs are 3-2 to the Under in their last 5.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (18-7) seek to complete a 3-game road sweep in the finale of their series against the Chicago Cubs (9-17) Sunday night. First pitch is 7:08 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field (ESPN). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers lead the season series with the Cubs 2-0.

After Friday’s game was postponed because of weather, the Dodgers swept a doubleheader Saturday by 7-0 and 6-2 scores and are riding a 5-game winning streak.

The Cubs have lost 4 games in a row and only have 3 wins in their last 16 games. They have scored more than 2 runs only once in their last 8 games.

Dodgers at Cubs projected starters

RHP Walker Buehler vs. RHP Marcus Stroman   

Buehler (3-1, 2.12 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 29 2/3 IP.

  • Has not allowed a run in his last 15 IP.
  • Has never beaten the Cubs. He’s 0-2 in 5 appearances (4 starts) with a 4.56 ERA.

Stroman (1-3, 5.13 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 26 1/3 IP.

  • Picked up his 1st win of the season last Sunday vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. throwing 7 shutout innings with 2 H, 1 BB and 5 K.
  • Is 1-0 in 2 career starts against Los Angeles with a 2.77 ERA.

Dodgers at Cubs 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 at 11:18 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Cubs +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-112) | Cubs +1.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Dodgers at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cubs 2

Money line

The Dodgers are streaking again and lead all of baseball with a starting pitching ERA of 1.86. They are 8-5 on the road.

The Cubs are 4-10 at home this season and 3-13 in their last 16 games. They are not the team to pick to win, especially against this Dodgers team.

But the line makes this game too pricy to bet the Dodgers. PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread

All 18 of the Dodgers’ wins this season have been by at least 2 runs. They have been favored in every single game so they are 18-7 overall, 18-7 ATS and 18-7 ATS as a favorite.

Nine of the Cubs’ last 13 losses have been by at least 2 runs. So far, they have 2 runs in 2 games against L.A.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (-112).

Over/Under

Sunday’s projected total is low.

Two of Buehler’s last 3 starts have had totals of fewer than 7 runs. In Saturday’s doubleheader, the totals were 7 and 8 runs.

The Cubs have scored only 11 runs in their last 8 games.

Stroman only has allowed 2 ER in his last 13 IP.

I LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-122).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (17-12) tangle with the Chicago Cubs (12-16)  in the second 7-inning game of a doubleheader Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Trevor Bauer makes his seventh start for the Dodgers. He is 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA (40 IP, 11 ER), 0.68 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 this season.

  • Last outing: Loss in 8 IP with 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB and 6 K in L.A.’s 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday.
  • Career vs. Cubs: 5-1 with a 1.13 ERA (39 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 0.93 WHIP and 10.7 K/9 in 6 starts.
    • vs. Cubs on the current roster: 60 at-bats with a .233/.292/.350 slash line and 2 HR.
    • Career at Wrigley Field: 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA (20 2/3 IP), 0.92 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 in 3 starts.

RHP Keegan Thompson makes his first MLB start for the Cubs. He was 10-10 with a 3.46 ERA (158 2/3 IP, 61 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 39 BB and 151 K in 29 starts and 6 relief appearances over three years in the minors.

He made his first relief appearance of the season Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds and pitched 1 scoreless inning with 2 H, 1 BB and 0 K.

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Dodgers at Cubs odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Dodgers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Cubs +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (-140) | Cubs +1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cubs 0

Money line (ML)

PASS because L.A. should hammer Chicago in this spot, but the Dodgers (-250) are a little more expensive than I’m willing to pay for an outright winner.

Pending the opening game of this doubleheader, the Dodgers won just three of their last 10 games and are just 2-5 against NL Central teams.

I’m not risking two-and-a-half times my return on a team with L.A.’s current form.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Bauer has been backing up his 2020 NL Cy Young campaign and subsequent huge payday with sheer dominance through the first month of 2021.

Statcast grades Bauer in the 92nd percentile in expected wOBA, 89th percentile in K% and 83rd percentile in chase rate.

Speaking of dominance, notice Bauer’s numbers against the Cubs throughout his career. Chicago’s lineup cannot hit him.

Everyone knows how awesome the Dodgers lineup is, but the Chicago lineup is mediocre given all the big names on the team. The Cubs are 14th in both BB/K rate and hard-hit rate and 16th in wRC+.

So, in an effort to avoid paying heavy vig, let’s BET DODGERS -0.5 (-115) for the FIRST 5 INNINGS for 1.25 units.

Remember, this is a seven-inning game so I’m okay with giving up 2 innings to save 25 cents on the dollar for L.A.’s First 5 Innings run line.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS with a “lean” to the Under 6 (-115) because Bauer is on the hill for the Dodgers and the L.A. lineup has no familiarity with Thompson.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (17-12) are in the Windy City to begin a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs (12-16) Monday at Wrigley Field. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

L.A. prevented a four-game sweep in its previous series against the Milwaukee Brewers by winning 16-4 Sunday.

Chicago lost a 13-12 extra-inning slugfest Sunday in the rubber match of its three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds. The heart of the Cubs order—Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo—combined for 4 HR and 6 RBIs.

RHP Walker Buehler makes his sixth start for the Dodgers. He is 1-0 with a 3.16 ERA (31 1/3 IP, 11 ER), 0.96 WHIP, 0.6 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9.

  • Last outing: No-decision in 6 1/3 IP with 5 ER, 7 H, 1 B and 10 K in L.A.’s 6-5 loss to the Reds Tuesday.
  • Career vs. Cubs: 0-1 with a 5.27 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.10 WHIP and 4.6 K/9 across 2 starts and 1 relief appearance.

RHP Kyle Hendricks is on the mound for the Cubs. He is 1-3 with a 7.54 ERA (22 2/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.77 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 5 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss in 3 2/3 IP with 7 ER, 11 H, 0 BB and 3 K in Chicago’s 10-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves Wednesday.
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 2-3 with a 6.00 ERA (27 IP, 18 ER), 1.19 WHIP and 4.7 K/9 in 5 starts.

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Dodgers at Cubs odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Cubs +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (-140) | Cubs +1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Cubs 4

Money line (ML)

As lopsided as this starting pitching matchup is, the -200 tag for the Dodgers prices me out of betting L.A. to win outright.

PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

I’m fading Hendricks until further notice. Through April, Hendricks has career-worsts in ERA, FIP (8.32) and WHIP, and his 10 HR allowed are the most in the majors and already matches his 2020 mark in 12 starts.

Hendricks’ advanced numbers are impossibly low; Statcast grades him in the sixth-percentile of expected wOBA and barrel%, 12th percentile of whiff% and 39th percentile of hard-hit rate.

Also, since my handicap revolves around the starting pitching duel, I’d like to get my money down on the Buehler vs. Hendricks matchup.

How I’d go about this is BETTING DODGERS -0.5 (-110) for the FIRST 5 INNINGS for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Chicago’s bats are starting to produce and, since the middle of April, the Cubs lineup is top-10 vs. right-handed pitchers across several advanced hitting categories.

Furthermore, L.A.’s bullpen has been pretty much the only weakness for the Dodgers through the first month of the season.

For instance, Dodgers relievers are 24th in SIERA, have the fourth-highest WHIP and the worst K-BB% in the majors. What I’m getting at is there’s a decent chance Chicago’s hitters can push this game Over once Buehler exits.

“LEAN” to the OVER 8.5 (-105) for a quarter unit.

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