- The Dodgers (54-29) are -275 favorites vs the Cubs (34-50)
- Cubs starting pitcher: Marcus Stroman (2-5), 5.32 ERA
- Dodgers starting pitcher: Clayton Kershaw (5-2), 2.57 ERA
- Watch the game on MLB Network
The Chicago Cubs (+225) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-275) on Saturday, July 9, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10pm EDT in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-135).
The Cubs vs Dodgers Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Cubs are 34-50 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 48-35 ATS.
Cubs vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Cubs | +1.5 +110 | O 8 -115 | +225 |
| Dodgers | -1.5 -135 | U 8 -105 | -275 |
Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Saturday‘s matchup with 58.0% 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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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 31 games (+14.60 Units / 23% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 26 away games (+8.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Total Bases Over in 9 of his last 13 away games (+7.95 Units / 56% ROI)
- Patrick Wisdom has hit the Runs Over in 19 of his last 36 away games (+6.75 Units / 18% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 23 games (+6.45 Units / 21% ROI)
Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Trea Turner has hit the RBIs Over in 24 of his last 46 games (+8.85 Units / 19% ROI)
- Freddie Freeman has hit the Singles Over in 22 of his last 32 games (+8.50 Units / 18% ROI)
- Justin Turner has hit the Hits Over in 10 of his last 11 games at home (+8.10 Units / 33% ROI)
- Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 22 games at home (+7.55 Units / 16% ROI)
- Justin Turner has hit the Total Bases Over in 8 of his last 11 games at home (+7.15 Units / 61% ROI)
Dodgers vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -900 |
| Freddie Freeman | 0.5 +475 | 0.5 -1000 |
| Gavin Lux | 0.5 +725 | 0.5 -2500 |
| Justin Turner | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -800 |
| Max Muncy | 0.5 +310 | 0.5 -550 |
Dodgers vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 -105 |
| Freddie Freeman | 1.5 +185 | 1.5 -275 |
| Gavin Lux | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +110 |
| Justin Turner | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +155 |
| Max Muncy | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +115 |
Dodgers vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| Freddie Freeman | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -250 |
| Gavin Lux | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -375 |
| Justin Turner | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Max Muncy | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -200 |
Dodgers vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | 6.5 +105 | 6.5 -150 |
| Marcus Stroman | 4.5 +105 | 4.5 -150 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 48 of their last 83 games (+12.35 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 33 of their last 57 games (+7.85 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 29 away games (+7.00 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 21 games (+4.80 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.90 Units / 50% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Dodgers: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 45 of their last 83 games (+11.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 47 of their last 80 games (+11.40 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.10 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 10 games (+6.90 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 47 of their last 79 games (+5.75 Units / 6% ROI)
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 43-41 against the Run Line (-5.35 Units / -4.89% ROI).
- 34-50 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.15 Units / -13.04% ROI
- 40-41 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.95 Units / -5.34% ROI
- 41-40 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.95 Units / -3.19% ROI
Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 48-35 against the Run Line (+9.85 Units / 9.98% ROI).
- 54-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.1 Units / -3.05% ROI
- 30-45 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.7 Units / -21.53% ROI
- 45-30 when betting on the total runs Under for +11.7 Units / 12.81% ROI
Marcus Stroman: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Left-handed hitters have a line drive rate of 34% (25/73) against Marcus Stroman this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 40 total IP; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.
Marcus Stroman has thrown his curveball 36% of the time (629/1,724) against right-handed batters since the start of last season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 121 total CB; League Avg: 15% — 98th Percentile.
Marcus Stroman has walked 10 of 184 batters (5%) with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — tied for 7th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 121 total IP; League Avg: 9% — 95th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .202 (37-for-183) against Marcus Stroman when going through the lineup the third time in a game since the start of last season — 9th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 121 total IP; League Avg: .260 — 93rd Percentile.
Clayton Kershaw: Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opposing hitters have a chase rate of 40% (96/239) against Clayton Kershaw when he’s behind in the count since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 121 total IP; League Avg: 25% — 99th Percentile.
Clayton Kershaw has thrown his slider 67% of the time (361/538) when he’s behind in the count since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 121 total SL; League Avg: 19% — 100th Percentile.
Clayton Kershaw has thrown breaking pitches 67% of the time (362/538) when behind in the count since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 121 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.
Clayton Kershaw has thrown inside pitches 46% of the time (247/538) when behind in the count since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 121 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers
The Cubs are just 1-39 (.025) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .109.
The Cubs are just 17-27 (.386) at home this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .517.
The Cubs are just 5-17 (.227) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .333.
The Cubs are just 25-3 (.893) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .917.
Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Dodgers are 24-6 (.800) when scoring in the first inning this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .667.
The Dodgers are 28-13 (.683) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .517.
The Dodgers are 21-73 (.223) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .125.
The Dodgers are 4-2 (.667) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .497.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
The Cubs are batting .397 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .336.
Cubs hitters have grounded into 40 double plays in 284 opportunities (14%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Cubs hitters are slugging .641 on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .577.
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .326 (2,368 PA’s) against RHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .310.
Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends
Dodgers hitters have chased 24% of pitches out of the zone against RHP since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.
Dodgers hitters have chased 24% of pitches out of the zone since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .774 (2,253 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .704.
Dodgers hitters have chased 24% of pitches out of the zone against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 34% of their games at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.
The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 37% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
The Cubs have won just 13% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 33%.
Cubs pitchers have won only 12% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends
Dodgers pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.3 MPH (1,909 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.7.
The Dodgers pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.3 MPH since the start of last season (5,624 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.7
Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
The Dodgers pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.3 MPH this season (1,909 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.7
Dodgers vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- Edwin Ríos (Dodgers): Hamstring, D60
- Victor González (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Andrew Heaney (Dodgers): Shoulder, D15
- Dustin May (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): ACL, D60
- Kevin Pillar (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Brusdar Graterol (Dodgers): Side, Day-to-Day
- Thomas Kahnle (Dodgers): Forearm, D60
- Daniel Duffy (Dodgers): Hand, D60
- Christopher Taylor (Dodgers): Foot, D10
- Nicklaus Madrigal (Cubs): Groin, D10
- Todd Smyly (Cubs): Oblique, D15
- Wade Miley (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Frank J. Schwindel (Cubs): Back, D10
- Manuel Rodríguez (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Kyle Hendricks (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Willson Contreras (Cubs): Hamstring, Day-to-Day
- Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Michael Hermosillo (Cubs): Quad, D60
- Adbert Alzolay (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Alec Mills (Cubs): Back, D15
- Marcus Stroman (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Daniel Norris (Cubs): Finger, D15
- Jason Heyward (Cubs): Knee, D10
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