The Los Angeles Dodgers (8-7) host the Chicago Cubs (7-6) at 4:10 PM ET on Sunday, with both teams hoping to win the series.
The Dodgers are favored at home (-233) versus the Cubs (+197). The total for the game is set at 8.5 total runs.
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Dodgers vs Cubs Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | -233 | +197 | 8.5 |
Dodgers Betting Insights
- This season, the Dodgers have been favored 15 times and won eight, or 53.3%, of those games.
- Los Angeles has a record of 2-1 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -233 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 70% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
- Games involving Los Angeles has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in eight of 15 chances this season.
- The Dodgers are 7-8-0 against the spread this season.
Dodgers Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.0 |
| HR | 16 |
| ERA | 5.44 |
| K/9 | 9.1 |
Cubs Betting Insights
- The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in six games this year and have walked away with the win three times (50%) in those games.
- Oddsmakers have given Chicago the worst odds of winning it has seen this season with a +197 moneyline listed for this contest.
- The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 33.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in seven of its 13 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Cubs are 8-5-0 against the spread in their 13 games that had a posted line this season.
Cubs Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.8 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 4.28 |
| K/9 | 9.4 |
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Dodgers Probable Pitcher – Julio Urias
- Urías’ team has covered the spread in each of the three opportunities this season.
- The left-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
- Urias has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- Urias’ team has won each of the three games he’s started as the moneyline favorite.
- Urías’ team has yet to lose any of his starts this season.
- Games Urias has started this season hit the over two times in three chances.
Dodgers Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yency Almonte | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Miller | 6 | 6.2 | 7 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Phil Bickford | 6 | 6.1 | 12 | 2.84 | 0 | 0 |
| Brusdar Graterol | 6 | 5.1 | 3 | 5.06 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ferguson | 6 | 5.1 | 5 | 3.38 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs Probable Pitcher – Drew Smyly
- The Cubs will send Smyly (0-0) out for his third start of the season.
- In his last appearance on Monday, April 3, the left-hander threw 4 2/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds, allowing seven earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- The Cubs were named the moneyline underdog for one Smyly start this season — they won.
- His team split the two matchups he’s appeared in this season.
- Smyly’s two starts with a total this season finished 1-1-0 against the total.
Cubs Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rucker | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Keegan Thompson | 3 | 6.1 | 6 | 1.42 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Merryweather | 3 | 4.2 | 4 | 15.43 | 0 | 0 |
| Brad Boxberger | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Adbert Alzolay | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
Dodgers Hitting Trends
- The Dodgers have a 5-3 record this season in games when they hit at least two homers.
- Los Angeles has had five or more extra-base hits in five games this season, and has gone 4-1 in those contests.
- The club has collected eight or more hits six times this season, and has a 5-1 record in those games.
- 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 at least five walks.
Cubs Hitting Trends
- They have won three of the four games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- Chicago has won each of its four games this season in which it has connected for five or more extra-base hits.
- They have won five of the seven games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- Chicago has a 5-2 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
- In three games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 2-1
- Chicago’s 7.8 strikeouts per game rank second in the majors.
Dodgers vs. Cubs Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Dodgers (-233)
Over/Under Pick: Under (8.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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