Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

The Chicago Cubs (11-7) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (10-10), in the second game of a four-game series, Friday at 2:20 PM ET. The Dodgers will give the start to Julio Urias (3-1), and the Cubs will turn to Drew Smyly (1-1).

Despite being the away team the Dodgers are a moderate moneyline favorite (-175) over the Cubs (+146). The contest has a total set at 9.5.

Dodgers vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)

Moneyline

Dodgers (-175)

Total

9.5 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -114)

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When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Cubs

Game Day: Friday, April 21, 2023
Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
TV Channel: MLBN
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Stadium: Wrigley Field

Dodgers Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Miguel Rojas	10-Day Injured List	Hamstring
Tony Gonsolin	15-Day Injured List	Ankle
Jimmy Nelson	15-Day Injured List	Elbow
Ryan Pepiot	15-Day Injured List	Oblique
Álex Reyes	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Blake Treinen	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Daniel Hudson	60-Day Injured List	Knee
J.P. Feyereisen	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Gavin Lux	60-Day Injured List	Knee
Walker Buehler	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Will Smith	7-Day Injured List	Concussion
Evan Phillips	Paternity List	Undisclosed

Cubs Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Kyle Hendricks	15-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Jameson Taillon	15-Day Injured List	Groin
Ethan Roberts	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Codi Heuer	60-Day Injured List	Elbow

Last Time Out: Dodgers and Cubs

Betting Trends

Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats

The Dodgers have won nine, or 50%, of the 18 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Los Angeles is 3-4 this season when entering a game favored by -175 or more on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Dodgers, based on the moneyline, is 63.6%. Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in nine of their 20 games with a total this season. The Dodgers have an ATS record of 9-11-0 in 20 games with a spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Max Muncy	20	.246 (108)	.432 (11)	.639 (7)	10.1% (3)	30.4% (160)	24.1% (3)
James Outman	20	.290 (46)	.397 (24)	.645 (6)	6.8% (14)	30.1% (159)	13.7% (41)
Freddie Freeman	20	.295 (40)	.385 (43)	.462 (72)	3.3% (76)	16.5% (49)	13.2% (45)
Mookie Betts	18	.273 (68)	.392 (34)	.455 (74)	2.5% (108)	22.8% (101)	15.2% (27)
J.D. Martínez	20	.256 (100)	.302 (131)	.526 (30)	3.5% (72)	31.4% (164)	4.7% (157)

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in seven games this year and have walked away with the win four times (57.1%) in those games. Chicago has played as an underdog of +146 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 40.7% chance of walking away with the win. Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in nine of their 18 opportunities. The Cubs have posted a record of 12-6-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner	18	.338 (11)	.384 (46)	.400 (104)	0.0% (158)	7.0% (3)	5.8% (142)
Cody Bellinger	18	.290 (46)	.367 (65)	.507 (40)	5.1% (30)	15.2% (32)	8.9% (102)
Patrick Wisdom	18	.262 (88)	.324 (107)	.708 (3)	11.3% (1)	29.6% (156)	7.0% (123)
Ian Happ	18	.304 (31)	.402 (22)	.507 (40)	2.4% (113)	22.0% (95)	14.6% (33)
Dansby Swanson	18	.338 (11)	.449 (6)	.385 (120)	0.0% (158)	23.1% (105)	16.7% (19)

Dodgers vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions

We pick that the Cubs will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+146). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (9.5 runs).