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At Wrigley Field on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-11) play the Chicago Cubs (12-8), with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Clayton Kershaw (3-1) for the Dodgers, and Marcus Stroman (2-1) for the Cubs.
Oddsmakers have set the Dodgers as the moderate moneyline favorites (-141) on the road versus the Cubs (+121). The game has an over/under of 7.5 runs.
Dodgers vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Dodgers (-141)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -101, Under: -119)
When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Sunday, April 23, 2023
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: MARQ
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Dodgers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Jimmy Nelson | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Tony Gonsolin | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Michael Grove | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Álex Reyes | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Ryan Pepiot | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| J.P. Feyereisen | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Gavin Lux | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Walker Buehler | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Daniel Hudson | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Blake Treinen | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Will Smith | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jameson Taillon | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Dodgers and Cubs
Yesterday, the Dodgers picked up a 9-4 win over the Cubs, with Dustin May (5.1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 6 K) registering the win for the Dodgers. James Outman finished 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI to lead the offensive attack. Hayden Wesneski (4.1 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 K) picked up the loss for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Dodgers have entered the game as favorites 20 times this season and won 10, or 50%, of those games. This season, Los Angeles has won nine of its 18 games, or 50%, when favored by at least -141 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 58.5% chance of a victory for the Dodgers. Games involving Los Angeles have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 11 of 22 chances this season. The Dodgers are 10-12-0 ATS in their 22 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | 22 | .254 (96) | .432 (7) | .701 (4) | 11.6% (1) | 31.4% (166) | 23.3% (2) |
| James Outman | 22 | .314 (20) | .407 (19) | .714 (2) | 8.6% (6) | 29.6% (157) | 12.3% (46) |
| Freddie Freeman | 22 | .294 (42) | .378 (40) | .459 (66) | 3.1% (78) | 16.3% (42) | 12.2% (48) |
| J.D. Martínez | 22 | .250 (102) | .309 (122) | .512 (36) | 3.2% (74) | 29.8% (158) | 6.4% (130) |
| Mookie Betts | 20 | .257 (83) | .375 (43) | .419 (87) | 2.3% (110) | 21.6% (87) | 14.8% (29) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won in five of the nine contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Chicago has a mark of 4-1 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +121 or worse on the moneyline. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 45.2% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 11 of their 20 opportunities. The Cubs are 13-7-0 against the spread in their 20 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 20 | .367 (4) | .406 (21) | .489 (48) | 2.1% (120) | 7.3% (3) | 5.2% (148) |
| Cody Bellinger | 20 | .289 (44) | .375 (43) | .539 (27) | 5.7% (22) | 14.8% (29) | 10.2% (86) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 20 | .257 (83) | .313 (114) | .703 (3) | 11.3% (2) | 32.5% (170) | 6.3% (133) |
| Ian Happ | 20 | .307 (26) | .418 (13) | .507 (37) | 2.2% (113) | 23.1% (101) | 16.5% (14) |
| Dansby Swanson | 20 | .315 (19) | .432 (7) | .356 (132) | 0.0% (161) | 23.9% (113) | 17.0% (11) |
Dodgers vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Dodgers vs. Cubs is the Cubs (+121 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the under on 7.5 runs.