Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 26

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates his solo-home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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The Chicago Cubs (+110) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-130) on April 26, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm in Los Angeles, CA.

This season, the Cubs are 17-10 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 14-13 ATS.

Cubs vs Dodgers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Shota Imanaga 2-1, 2.17 ERA
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Justin Wrobleski 3-0, 1.85 ERA

Cubs vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs+1.5 -200O 9.5 -120+110
Dodgers -1.5 +165U 9.5 +100-130

Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 54.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 away games (+20.00 Units / 222% ROI)
  • Seiya Suzuki has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.80 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Seiya Suzuki has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+12.60 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Seiya Suzuki has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+12.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Walks Under in 19 of his last 25 away games (+10.75 Units / 27% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Dalton Rushing has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 9 games (+24.00 Units / 267% ROI)
  • Dalton Rushing has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+11.05 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Dalton Rushing has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 games at home (+9.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Dalton Rushing has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+7.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+9.75 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+9.60 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.20 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.70 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 50 games (+9.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+6.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.75 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 45 games at home (+4.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 40 games (+3.25 Units / 7% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 14-13 against the Run Line (+1.15 Units / 3.48% ROI).

  • 17-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.35 Units / 24.79% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.75 Units / -32.66% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 14-13 against the Run Line (+0.6 Units / 1.84% ROI).

  • 18-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.15 Units / 0.27% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.55 Units / -8.56% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.35 Units / -1.18% ROI

Dodgers vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Shohei Ohtani +220
Teoscar Hernandez +270
Max Muncy +310
Kyle Tucker +325
Seiya Suzuki +350

Dodgers vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Teoscar Hernandez 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Seiya Suzuki 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Alex Bregman 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Freddie Freeman 0.5 -210 0.5 +150

Dodgers vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Teoscar Hernandez 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Pete Crow-Armstrong 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Dansby Swanson 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Seiya Suzuki 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Cubs are 53-26 (.671) after a loss since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .482.

The Cubs are 59-7 (.894) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .747.

The Cubs are 44-9 (.830) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .636.

The Cubs are 3-9 (.250) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .105.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Dodgers are 48-13 (.787) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .636.

The Dodgers are just 0-8 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .049.

The Dodgers are 10-4 (.714) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .536.

The Dodgers are 87-16 (.845) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2025 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .793.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .294 (545 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

The Cubs are batting .296 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .355 (1,077 PA’s) this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .352 (566 PA’s) against starting pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .476 against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .474 this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are batting .280 this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are batting .297 on the road this season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have walked 7% of batters since the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Cubs pitchers since the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Cubs pitchers walked 7% of batters in the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Dodgers pitchers this season — 4th best in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% since the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 8% of batters this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB.

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