First pitch for this NL matchup between the Dodgers and Cubs is set for 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The Dodgers are slight road favorites with a money line payout of -111 compared to the Cubs’ -109.

Gavin Stone will take the mound for the Dodgers, while Shota Imanaga will get the start for the Cubs. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -111 compared to the under at -110.

CHICAGO CUBS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -109

This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Sunday, April 7th.

HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS CUBS:

  • We have the Cubs winning by a score of 6 to 5
  • If you’re looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs to cover
  • As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over

The Dodgers and Cubs played a low-scoring game in the previous matchup of this series, with the Dodgers coming out on top by a score of 4-1. Los Angeles closed as the -154 favorite, while the Cubs were the underdog at +130.

Neither team scored a run until the 5th inning when the Dodgers put up three runs. The Cubs didn’t score until the 9th inning, while the Dodgers added an insurance run in the 8th. Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the win for the Dodgers, going five innings and not giving up a run. Jordan Wicks took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings.

Despite the Cubs’ loss, Cody Bellinger had a nice game at the plate, going 2/4, but he didn’t drive in a run. On the other side, four different Dodgers hitters had two hits, and Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas each drove in a run.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Currently, the Dodgers are in 1st place in the NL West and are tied for the best record in the National League at 8-3. They have a 6.0 game lead over the last-place Marlins in the division. The Dodgers have been solid at home, going 6-2, but they have been even better on the road, posting a 2-1 record.

Los Angeles has been great in series so far this season, going 3-1, and they have won two straight series. They are currently in a series with the Cubs and have split the first two games.

When the Dodgers win, they win big. Their average run margin in winning games is 2.9 runs per game, and their run line record is 5-6. They have been a good bet on the run line at home, going 3-5, and as the favorite, where they are 5-6. The Dodgers have also been a good bet on the run line on the road, going 2-1.

The Dodgers and Cubs have combined for an average of 10.9 runs per game this season, and the over/under line for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs. The Dodgers have gone over the total in 8 of their 11 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 9 of those games. So far, the Dodgers have played 2 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, going over in 7 of their 9 games with that line.

After making his first start of the season at home against the Cardinals, Gavin Stone and the Dodgers are on the road to take on the Cubs. Stone went 5 innings in his first start, allowing 3 earned runs and striking out 6. He did give up a home run and walked one batter.

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Cubs Records & Stats

Shota Imanaga is starting for the Cubs today at home against the Dodgers. He is coming off a strong outing in his first start of the season, as he went 6 innings and struck out 9 batters while giving up just 2 hits. He didn’t allow any runs and picked up the win.

When it comes to the Cubs’ offensive projections, we have Seiya Suzuki as our top hitter in terms of total hits and home run chances. Suzuki’s total hits projection is 11th best in the league today, and his home run projection is 7th best. Cody Bellinger is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits and home run chances, with his home run projection 11th best in the league.