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A series opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers (7-6) and Chicago Cubs (6-5) is on deck Friday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will hand the ball to Noah Syndergaard (0-1), and the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele.
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Dodgers (-171) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Cubs (+144) at home. The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Dodgers vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Dodgers (-171)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -114, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Friday, April 14, 2023
- Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: SNLA
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium
Dodgers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Gonsolin | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Álex Reyes | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jimmy Nelson | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ryan Pepiot | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Daniel Hudson | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Blake Treinen | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Walker Buehler | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Gavin Lux | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| J.P. Feyereisen | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Miguel Rojas | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Brandon Hughes | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Dansby Swanson | Day-to-day | Arm |
Last Time Out: Dodgers and Cubs
Betting Trends
Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Dodgers have been favored 13 times and won seven, or 53.8%, of those games. Los Angeles is 4-3 this season when entering a game favored by -171 or more on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 63.1% chance of a victory for the Dodgers. Games involving Los Angeles have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in seven of 13 chances this season. The Dodgers are 7-6-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | 13 | .333 (26) | .417 (32) | .641 (11) | 6.3% (29) | 8.3% (9) | 14.6% (40) |
| James Outman | 13 | .289 (63) | .438 (20) | .684 (7) | 6.3% (29) | 29.2% (151) | 18.8% (14) |
| Freddie Freeman | 13 | .353 (12) | .450 (13) | .490 (61) | 1.7% (138) | 13.3% (28) | 15.0% (38) |
| Mookie Betts | 13 | .271 (79) | .417 (32) | .500 (51) | 3.3% (87) | 20.0% (73) | 18.3% (18) |
| Max Muncy | 13 | .214 (145) | .353 (81) | .571 (30) | 9.8% (5) | 35.3% (178) | 15.7% (30) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won in two of the four contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Chicago has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +144. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 41% chance of pulling out a win. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in six of their 11 opportunities. The Cubs have an against the spread record of 6-5-0 in 11 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 11 | .347 (14) | .373 (64) | .408 (104) | 0.0% (143) | 9.8% (13) | 2.0% (173) |
| Cody Bellinger | 11 | .238 (117) | .298 (128) | .405 (105) | 4.3% (58) | 14.9% (33) | 8.5% (105) |
| Dansby Swanson | 11 | .400 (4) | .467 (9) | .450 (81) | 0.0% (143) | 17.8% (59) | 11.1% (71) |
| Ian Happ | 11 | .282 (69) | .429 (26) | .462 (74) | 2.0% (121) | 24.5% (119) | 20.4% (9) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 11 | .235 (120) | .333 (99) | .559 (34) | 7.7% (13) | 33.3% (169) | 10.3% (85) |
Dodgers vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Dodgers will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-171). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).