- The Dodgers are -160 favorites vs the Cubs
- Cubs starting pitcher: Justin Steele
- Dodgers starting pitcher: Noah Syndergaard
- Watch the game on SportsNet LA
The Chicago Cubs (+135) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-160) on Friday, April 14, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10pm EDT in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+120).
The Cubs vs Dodgers Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.
This season, the Cubs are 6-5 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 7-6 ATS.
Cubs vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Cubs | +1.5 -145 | O 8.5 -115 | +135 |
| Dodgers | -1.5 +120 | U 8.5 -105 | -160 |
Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Dodgers and up-to-date player injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Hits Over in 6 of his last 9 games (+6.65 Units / 63% ROI)
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- Dansby Swanson has hit the Runs Over in 7 of his last 10 games (+5.65 Units / 53% ROI)
- Trey Mancini has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 11 games (+5.40 Units / 46% ROI)
- Cody Bellinger has hit the Runs Over in his last 4 games (+5.05 Units / 122% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- David Peralta has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 9 of his last 11 games at home (+6.90 Units / 56% ROI)
- Freddie Freeman has hit the RBIs Under in his last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 38% ROI)
- Will Smith has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.85 Units / 54% ROI)
- David Peralta has hit the Hits Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+5.80 Units / 76% ROI)
- J.D. Martinez has hit the Singles Under in 9 of his last 12 games (+5.45 Units / 38% ROI)
Dodgers vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -750 |
| Yan Gomes | 0.5 +875 | 0.5 -5000 |
| Patrick Wisdom | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -700 |
| Eric Hosmer | 0.5 +750 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Nico Hoerner | 0.5 +1000 | 0.5 -10000 |
Dodgers vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
| Yan Gomes | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Patrick Wisdom | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Eric Hosmer | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
| Nico Hoerner | 1.5 +195 | 1.5 -275 |
Dodgers vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Yan Gomes | 0.5 +280 | 0.5 -400 |
| Patrick Wisdom | 0.5 +225 | 0.5 -300 |
| Eric Hosmer | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -350 |
| Nico Hoerner | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -350 |
Dodgers vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | 5.5 +110 | 5.5 -145 |
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.90 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.20 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.85 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.35 Units / 34% ROI)
Dodgers Best Bets Today:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.00 Units / 62% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.90 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.95 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.30 Units / 35% ROI)
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 6-5 against the Run Line (+1.25 Units / 9.03% ROI).
- 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 7.54% ROI
- 6-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 5-6 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.65 Units / -13.58% ROI
Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 7-6 against the Run Line (+0.9 Units / 6.41% ROI).
- 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.7 Units / -15.26% ROI
- 7-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.45 Units / 9.97% ROI
- 5-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.45 Units / -17.31% ROI
Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 60% of the time (28/47) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 100th Percentile.
Justin Steele has allowed an OPS of just .378 (36 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 5th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .684 — 94th Percentile.
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 53% of the time (73/137) against right-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 32% — 100th Percentile.
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 64% of the time (23/36) with runners in scoring position this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 100th Percentile.
Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Noah Syndergaard allowed 30 stolen bases in 2022 — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.
Noah Syndergaard has allowed 33 stolen bases since last season — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.
Noah Syndergaard had second base stolen on him 25 times in 2022 — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.
Noah Syndergaard has had third base stolen on him 6 times since last season — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers
The Cubs are just 33-21 (.611) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .809.
The Cubs were just 19-11 (.633) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .803.
The Cubs are just 20-11 (.645) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .802.
The Cubs were just 29-24 (.547) when totaling 10 or more hits in 2022 — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.
Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Dodgers are just 1-3 (.250) when underdogs since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .406.
The Dodgers are just 1-3 (.250) when underdogs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .397.
The Dodgers were just 1-3 (.250) when underdogs in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .397.
The Dodgers are just 1-3 (.250) when moneyline underdogs of less than +150 since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .424.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
The Cubs are batting .341 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .246.
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .409 (94 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .320.
Cubs hitters are slugging .733 on breaking pitches against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .371.
The Cubs batted .371 on the first pitch of at-bats in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: .336.
Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends
Dodgers hitters have drawn 22 walks in 110 PA’s (20%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .338 (4,909 PA’s) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .311.
Dodgers hitters are slugging .452 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .395.
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .790 (4,909 PA’s) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .706.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have walked 1,177 of 12,789 batters (9%) since the 2021 season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 15% when going through the lineup the third time in a game since the 2021 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 19%.
The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 39% of their games on the road since the 2021 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.
The Cubs pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 40% of their games on the road in 2022 — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.
Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends
Dodgers pitchers have an ERA of 2.94 (1494.1 IP) on the road since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.31.
Dodgers pitchers had an ERA of 2.54 (718.1 IP) on the road in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.13.
The Dodgers allowed 2.90 runs per game (235/81) on the road in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.32.
Dodgers pitchers have walked 25 of 470 batters (5%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Dodgers vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Anthony Gonsolin (Dodgers): Ankle, D15
- Gavin Lux (Dodgers): Knee, D60
- Jonathon Feyereisen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): Knee, D15
- James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D15
- Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- Ryan Pepiot (Dodgers): Oblique, D15
- Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Miguel Rojas (Dodgers): Hamstring, Day-to-Day
- Alexander Reyes (Dodgers): Shoulder, D15
- Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Seiya Suzuki (Cubs): Oblique, D10
- Kyle Hendricks (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Dansby Swanson (Cubs): Side, Day-to-Day
- Brandon Hughes (Cubs): Knee, D15
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