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The Los Angeles Dodgers (+105) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-125) on August 5, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 pm in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Dodgers are 69-45 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 54-59 ATS.

Dodgers vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

• Dodgers starting pitcher: Eric Lauer 6-5, 4.56 ERA
• Cubs starting pitcher: Shota Imanaga 7-9, 3.67 ERA

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

Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 55.6% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:

• Teoscar Hernandez has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 20 away games (+15.95 Units / 79% ROI)
• Kyle Tucker has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 away games (+15.70 Units / 314% ROI)
• Mookie Betts has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+14.80 Units / 37% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the Singles Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+14.10 Units / 47% ROI)
• Mookie Betts has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.30 Units / 41% ROI)

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

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Tyrone Taylor has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 10 games (+40.40 Units / 404% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+12.90 Units / 44% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.85 Units / 49% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+11.30 Units / 24% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Walks Over in 13 of his last 20 games at home (+10.00 Units / 50% ROI)

Dodgers Best Bets Today:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 45 games (+13.00 Units / 24% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 24 of their last 40 away games (+9.25 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+9.10 Units / 57% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 40 away games (+5.45 Units / 11% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 away games (+4.75 Units / 8% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 40 games (+20.35 Units / 43% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 45 games (+12.40 Units / 22% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 40 games (+11.15 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+8.25 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 games (+4.35 Units / 10% ROI)

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 50-64 against the Run Line (-17.2 Units / -12.96% ROI).

• 69-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.55 Units / -8.03% ROI
• 53-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.4 Units / -10.63% ROI
• 60-53 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.9 Units / 1.52% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 54-59 against the Run Line (-1.85 Units / -1.38% ROI).

• 65-49 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.05 Units / 2.69% ROI
• 60-53 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.3 Units / 1.83% ROI
• 53-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.45 Units / -9.93% ROI

Cubs vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Dodgers are 69-45 (.605) this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 29-8 (.784) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 4th best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 26-10 (.722) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 41-28 (.594) after a win this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Cubs are 28-1 (.966) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Cubs are 35-4 (.897) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — tied for best in MLB.

The Cubs are 38-26 (.594) after a win this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

The Cubs are 23-6 (.793) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .354 (2,336 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are batting .271 on the road this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters have a 47% QAB rate this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .340 (4,368 PA’s) this season — best in MLB.

Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .353 (1,240 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .352 (2,228 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .266 (2,372 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .339 (4,497 PA’s) this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% this season — 4th best in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 35% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have allowed an OBP of just .274 (1,006 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB.

Opponents are hitting just .218 against Dodgers pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends

Cubs pitchers have won 36% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .214 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — tied for best in MLB.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Cubs have still managed to win 37% of the time this season — highest in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 89.5 MPH (2,919 batted balls) this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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