Dodgers Vs Cubs: MLB Betting Lines & Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers (7-6) and Chicago Cubs (6-5) clash in the first of a three-game series on Friday at Dodger Stadium, at 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are coming off a series victory over the Giants, and the Cubs a series win over the Mariners.

The Cubs are an underdog (+145 moneyline odds) when they square off against the Dodgers (-172). The total for the game is 8.5 total runs.

The betting trends in what follows are based off odds valid as of April 14, 2023 at 3:16 AM ET. Ready to bet?

Dodgers vs Cubs Betting Lines

Dodgers Betting Insights

• The Dodgers have entered the game as favorites 13 times this season and won seven, or 53.8%, of those games.
• Los Angeles has entered seven games this season favored by -172 or more and are 4-3 in those contests.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 63.2% chance to win.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in seven of its 13 games with a total this season.
• In 13 games with a spread this season, the Dodgers are 7-6-0 ATS.

Dodgers Last 10 Games Trend

Cubs Betting Insights

• The Cubs have won in two of the four contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Chicago has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +145.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 40.8% chance of pulling out a win.
• Chicago’s games have gone over the total in six of its 11 opportunities.
• The Cubs are 6-5-0 against the spread in their 11 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

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Dodgers Probable Pitcher – Noah Syndergaard

• Syndergaard has a record of 0-2-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, throwing four innings and giving up six earned runs.
• Syndergaard’s team is 0-2 this season when he starts and they’re favored on the moneyline.
• Syndergaard’s team is 0-2 when he starts this season.
• In the two games with a total started by Syndergaard this season, the teams hit the over once.

Dodgers Relief Pitchers

Cubs Probable Pitcher – Justin Steele

• The Cubs will send Steele (0-0) to the mound to make his third start of the season.
• The lefty last appeared on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, when he threw six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
• Steele will look to last five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.0 innings per outing.
• The Cubs were named the moneyline underdog for one Steele start this season — they lost.
• His team split the two matchups he’s appeared in this season.
• Steele’s two starts with a total this season finished 1-1-0 against the total.

Cubs Relief Pitchers

Dodgers Hitting Trends

• The Dodgers are 5-2 this season in games when they send out at least two bombs.
• Los Angeles has gone 4-1 in its five games this season with five or more extra-base hits.
• The team is 5-1 in the games this season it has put up eight or more hits.
• Los Angeles is 7-2 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
• The Dodgers are 6-5 in games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.

Cubs Hitting Trends

• They have won two of the three games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
• Chicago has won each of its three games this season in which it has connected for five or more extra-base hits.
• In six games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 4-2.
• In six games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 4-2.
• The Cubs rank fourth in baseball with a .347 on-base percentage.
• Chicago’s 7.3 strikeouts per game rank first in MLB.

Dodgers vs. Cubs Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Dodgers (-172)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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