- The Dodgers are -175 favorites vs the Cubs
- Dodgers vs Cubs Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (-175) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (+145) on Friday, April 5, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago, IL.
This season, the Dodgers are 7-2 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 4-2 ATS.
Dodgers vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Dodgers starting pitcher: Bobby Miller 1-0, 0.00 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Kyle Hendricks 0-1, 12.28 ERA
Dodgers vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Dodgers | -1.5 +100 | O 7.5 -115 | -175 |
| Cubs | +1.5 -120 | U 7.5 -105 | +145 |
Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s MLB game with 61.9% 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 Dodgers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Teoscar Hernandez has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 23 away games (+13.10 Units / 52% ROI)
- Shohei Ohtani has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 23 away games (+11.85 Units / 26% ROI)
- Max Muncy has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+10.75 Units / 108% ROI)
- Enrique Hernandez has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 16 games (+8.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- James Paxton has hit the Strikeouts Under in 10 of his last 11 games (+8.15 Units / 52% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Seiya Suzuki has hit the Hits Over in 37 of his last 47 games (+22.20 Units / 22% ROI)
- Seiya Suzuki has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 33 of his last 47 games (+16.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- Seiya Suzuki has hit the Total Bases Over in 30 of his last 47 games (+15.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- Miles Mastrobuoni has hit the Runs Over in 8 of his last 11 games at home (+9.20 Units / 84% ROI)
- Seiya Suzuki has hit the Singles Over in 13 of his last 17 games (+8.55 Units / 42% ROI)
Dodgers Best Bets Today:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 80 of their last 139 games (+23.35 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 50 of their last 80 away games (+20.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 53 of their last 80 games (+11.70 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.34 Units / 88% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 38 of their last 66 games (+9.21 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.75 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games at home (+7.75 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 68 games at home (+7.75 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 61 games at home (+6.79 Units / 10% ROI)
Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 4-5 against the Run Line (-1.59 Units / -15.57% ROI).
- 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.75 Units / 15.04% ROI
- 6-2 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.82 Units / 38.09% ROI
- 2-6 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.45 Units / -45.09% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 4-2 against the Run Line (+1.3 Units / 15.2% ROI).
- 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.1 Units / 22.58% ROI
- 4-2 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.8 Units / 26.47% ROI
- 2-4 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.2 Units / -34.38% ROI
Cubs vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Bellinger | 0.5 +750 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Morel | 0.5 +750 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Suzuki | 0.5 +900 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Gomes | 0.5 +1300 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Hoerner | 0.5 +1650 | 0.5 -10000 |
Cubs vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Hendricks | 3.5 -145 | 3.5 +110 |
| Miller | 6.5 +115 | 6.5 -150 |
Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Bobby Miller has a strikeout rate of 52% (11 SO in 21 PAs) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.
Bobby Miller has an average fastball velocity of 98.7 MPH this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 93.5 — 100th Percentile.
Bobby Miller has allowed an OPS of just .243 (21 PA’s) this season — 5th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .672 — 95th Percentile.
Bobby Miller has a strike rate of 74% (32/43) vs left-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 64% — 100th Percentile.
Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Kyle Hendricks has averaged 87.6 MPH on fastballs in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 93.5 — first Percentile.
Kyle Hendricks has averaged 87.3 MPH on fastballs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 131 total IP; League Avg: 93.4 — 0 Percentile.
Kyle Hendricks located 70% of his pitches away (399/571) with two-strikes in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 48% — 100th Percentile.
Kyle Hendricks located 73% of his pitches away (827/1,135) vs left-handed batters in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.
Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Dodgers are 42-16 (.724) after a road loss since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .456.
The Dodgers are 194-30 (.866) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .717.
The Dodgers were 87-10 (.897) when they allowed 4 or fewer runs in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .733.
The Dodgers are 80-35 (.696) after a loss since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .484.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers
The Cubs are just 33-38 (.465) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .586.
The Cubs are 52-29 (.642) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .592.
The Cubs were just 7-12 (.368) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2023 — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Cubs were just 10-22 (.312) after a win as underdogs in 2023 — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .430.
Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .792 (9,258 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .717.
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .772 (3,946 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .697.
Dodgers hitters have grounded into 21 double plays in 384 opportunities (6%) in close and late situations since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
Dodgers hitters had 165 extra-base hits out of 385 total hits (43%) against LHP in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters are slugging .667 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .404.
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .588 (17 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .341.
Cubs hitters have an OPS of 1.078 (51 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .743.
Cubs hitters have drawn 28 walks in 191 PA’s (15%) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends
The Dodgers pitchers have allowed the 30th hardest ball in play hit (121.2 MPH) in the 2023 season (; League Avg: 117.2).
The Dodgers have won 47% of games in which their opponents scored first since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.
The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Dodgers pitchers walked 454 of 6,018 batters (7%) in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have walked 3 of 54 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .232 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .259.
The Cubs have won 36% of road games in which their opponents scored first since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.
The longest HR allowed by the Cubs pitchers in the 2023 season traveled 481.0 feet — — tied for 4th longest in MLB; League Avg: 466.0
Cubs vs. Dodgers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Patrick Wisdom (Chicago Cubs): Back, 10-Day IL
- Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
- Brennen Davis (Chicago Cubs): Undisclosed, Out
- Tyler Duffey (Chicago Cubs): Back, Day-To-Day
- Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): Back, 15-Day IL
- Caleb Kilian (Chicago Cubs): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Brusdar Graterol (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
- Tony Gonsolin (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Diego Cartaya (Los Angeles Dodgers): Back, Day-To-Day
- Blake Treinen (Los Angeles Dodgers): Chest, 15-Day IL
- David Peralta (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, Out
- Emmet Sheehan (Los Angeles Dodgers): Forearm, 60-Day IL
- Julio Urias (Los Angeles Dodgers): Personal, Out
- Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Nick Frasso (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, Out
- Dustin May (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Walker Buehler (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 15-Day IL
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