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The Chicago Cubs (7-5) and Los Angeles Dodgers (7-7) will clash on Saturday at Dodger Stadium, starting at 9:10 PM ET. The Dodgers will give the start to Michael Grove (0-1), and the Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon.
Bookmakers have made the Dodgers a decent moneyline favorite (-162) at home over the Cubs (+138). The game has an over/under of 9 runs.
Dodgers vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Dodgers (-162)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Saturday, April 15, 2023
- Game Time: 9:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: SNLA
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium
Dodgers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Álex Reyes | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Daniel Hudson | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Tony Gonsolin | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Jimmy Nelson | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Walker Buehler | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Gavin Lux | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| J.P. Feyereisen | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Blake Treinen | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Miguel Rojas | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hughes | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Dodgers and Cubs
Yesterday, the Cubs claimed an 8-2 victory over the Dodgers, with Justin Steele (7.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 8 K) registering the win for the Cubs. Ian Happ finished 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive showing. Noah Syndergaard (6.0 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 9 K) took the loss for the Dodgers.
Betting Trends
Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Dodgers have won seven, or 50%, of the 14 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Los Angeles has a record of 5-4 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -162 on the moneyline. The Dodgers have a 61.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 14 games with a total. The Dodgers are 7-7-0 against the spread in their 14 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | 14 | .333 (21) | .417 (31) | .641 (13) | 6.3% (25) | 8.3% (9) | 14.6% (38) |
| Max Muncy | 14 | .239 (121) | .364 (74) | .630 (16) | 10.9% (3) | 36.4% (181) | 14.5% (40) |
| James Outman | 14 | .282 (69) | .429 (19) | .667 (6) | 6.1% (29) | 28.6% (156) | 18.4% (14) |
| Freddie Freeman | 14 | .327 (28) | .422 (25) | .455 (81) | 1.6% (142) | 12.5% (24) | 14.1% (43) |
| Mookie Betts | 14 | .250 (105) | .391 (50) | .462 (76) | 3.1% (93) | 21.9% (88) | 17.2% (21) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been underdogs in five games this season and have come away with the win three times (60%) in those contests. Chicago has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +138. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 42% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in seven of their 12 opportunities. The Cubs have posted a record of 7-5-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 12 | .349 (16) | .481 (5) | .628 (19) | 3.7% (77) | 22.2% (92) | 20.4% (6) |
| Nico Hoerner | 12 | .340 (19) | .375 (64) | .396 (112) | 0.0% (149) | 10.7% (16) | 3.6% (167) |
| Cody Bellinger | 12 | .239 (121) | .308 (123) | .413 (100) | 3.8% (69) | 13.5% (29) | 9.6% (91) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 12 | .231 (133) | .318 (110) | .590 (29) | 9.1% (8) | 34.1% (177) | 9.1% (96) |
| Dansby Swanson | 12 | .356 (14) | .420 (27) | .400 (107) | 0.0% (149) | 26.0% (138) | 10.0% (82) |
Dodgers vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Dodgers vs. Cubs is the Dodgers (-162 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we recommend betting on the over on 9 runs.