The Los Angeles Dodgers (-185) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (+150) on Friday, April 21, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago.

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

The Dodgers vs Cubs Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Dodgers are 10-10 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 12-6 ATS.

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

Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 63.9% confidence.

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

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

Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:

• Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+8.90 Units / 51% ROI)
• J.D. Martinez has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 19 games (+7.55 Units / 31% ROI)
• Austin Barnes has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 7 of his last 8 away games (+6.70 Units / 75% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the Total Bases Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+5.95 Units / 45% ROI)
• Austin Barnes has hit the Total Bases Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 60% ROI)

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

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Cody Bellinger has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+12.30 Units / 110% ROI)
• Patrick Wisdom has hit the Runs Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+10.15 Units / 66% ROI)
• Cody Bellinger has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.20 Units / 54% ROI)
• Cody Bellinger has hit the Total Bases Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.40 Units / 59% ROI)
• Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 18 games (+7.80 Units / 32% ROI)

Cubs vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Dodgers RBI Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Dodgers Best Bets Today:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.95 Units / 57% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.60 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.15 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 14 games (+9.25 Units / 55% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+7.55 Units / 45% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+5.40 Units / 34% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.90 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.75 Units / 45% ROI)

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 9-11 against the Run Line (-2.3 Units / -10.18% ROI).

• 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.1 Units / -20.4% ROI
• 9-10 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.85 Units / -8.41% ROI
• 10-9 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.3 Units / 1.36% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 12-6 against the Run Line (+6.6 Units / 29.86% ROI).

• 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 24.88% ROI
• 9-9 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.95 Units / -4.79% ROI
• 9-9 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.95 Units / -4.8% ROI

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Julio Urias has walked 3 of 92 batters (3%) this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — 97th Percentile.

Julio Urias has thrown his curveball 40% of the time (26/65) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 11% — 100th Percentile.

Julio Urias has thrown his curveball 34% of the time (182/542) when he’s behind in the count since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 12% — 100th Percentile.

Julio Urias has a strike rate of 69% (2,055/2,984) since last season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — 95th Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 43% of the time (23/53) when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total CB; League Avg: 11% — 98th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 53% of the time (39/74) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 6 total CB; League Avg: 17% — 100th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 43% of the time (898/2,064) since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 71 total CB; League Avg: 17% — 99th Percentile.

  
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