The Chicago Cubs (+185) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-225) on Sunday, April 16, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Dodgers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Cubs vs Dodgers Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

This season, the Cubs are 7-6 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 7-8 ATS.

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

Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Sunday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Dodgers and up-to-date player injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

• Eric Hosmer has hit the Runs Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.10 Units / 30% ROI)
• Patrick Wisdom has hit the Runs Over in 7 of his last 10 games (+5.85 Units / 57% ROI)
• Cody Bellinger has hit the Runs Over in 5 of his last 6 games (+5.45 Units / 89% ROI)
• Nico Hoerner has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+5.40 Units / 25% ROI)
• Cody Bellinger has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 5 games (+5.30 Units / 72% ROI)

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

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Freddie Freeman has hit the RBIs Under in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 38% ROI)
• J.D. Martinez has hit the Singles Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.40 Units / 43% ROI)
• Miguel Rojas has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 5 games at home (+6.30 Units / 126% ROI)
• Miguel Rojas has hit the Hits Under in his last 5 games at home (+6.25 Units / 125% ROI)
• Austin Barnes has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 5 games (+6.10 Units / 106% ROI)

Dodgers vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Dodgers vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Dodgers vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

Dodgers vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.90 Units / 51% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.80 Units / 54% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.10 Units / 46% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.60 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.85 Units / 32% ROI)

Dodgers Best Bets Today:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.90 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.95 Units / 40% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.40 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 games at home (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 8-5 against the Run Line (+3.25 Units / 19.29% ROI).

• 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / 9.25% ROI
• 7-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.5 Units / 3.53% ROI
• 6-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.8 Units / -12.41% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 7-8 against the Run Line (-1.1 Units / -6.85% ROI).

• 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.3 Units / -15.75% ROI
• 8-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.45 Units / 8.73% ROI
• 6-8 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.6 Units / -15.76% ROI

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

22 of Drew Smyly’s 78 breaking pitch strikeouts (28%) have been backdoor since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 70 total IP; League Avg: 12% — 98th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 44% of the time (866/1,983) since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 70 total CB; League Avg: 16% — 99th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 49% of the time (74/150) against right-handed batters this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total CB; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 47% of the time (79/169) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total CB; League Avg: 16% — 99th Percentile.

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Julio Urias has thrown his curveball 34% of the time (175/521) when he’s behind in the count since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 12% — 100th Percentile.

Julio Urias has thrown his curveball 43% of the time (19/44) when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total CB; League Avg: 10% — 99th Percentile.

Julio Urias has a strikeout rate of 30% (20 SO in 66 PAs) this season — 15th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 86th Percentile.

  
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