Dodgers vs. Cubs Prediction & Odds
The Dodgers took the first game of their series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday night and now the two teams will turn around and play a matinee matchup at 2:20 p.m. ET on Friday.
Will the Dodgers also take the second game behind Julio Urias?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
951 Los Angeles Dodgers (-165) at 952 Chicago Cubs (+140); o/u N/A
2:20 p.m. ET, Friday, April 21, 2023
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Dodgers vs. Cubs Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 72% of bets are on the Dodgers’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Los Angeles Dodgers DFS SPIN
Mookie Betts made his first career appearance at shortstop on Thursday in the Dodgers’ win over the Cubs. Is there anything he can’t do? Betts, who was activated from the paternity leave list just prior to Thursday’s game at Wrigley Field, took over for Luke Williams at shortstop in the seventh inning after delivering a pinch-hit single in the previous frame. He turned a flawless double play to end the eighth inning in his first fielding opportunity. With Chris Taylor (side) and Miguel Rojas (hamstring) sidelined due to injury, the Dodgers don’t really have a ton of options, so it’s possible Betts makes a few more appearances over the next few days, but he’s unlikely to gain extra eligibility in the majority of fantasy leagues.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Cody Bellinger belted a solo homer on Thursday in the Cubs’ loss to the Dodgers. Bellinger homered against his former club at Wrigley Field, taking righty Michael Grove deep to left-center field with a 420-foot solo shot in the second inning. He was also hit by a pitch in this one. The 27-year-old former National League MVP has gotten off to an extremely encouraging start this season in his Chicago debut, batting .290/.367/.507 with 15 runs scored, four homers, 13 RBI and three stolen bases across 79 plate appearances.
Dodgers vs. Cubs MLB Betting Trends
Under is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings
Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago
Over is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 overall
Under is 32-15-4 in Cubs last 51 home games
Dodgers vs. Cubs MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Dodgers are 12-2 in the last 14 meetings between these two teams and are 4-0 in their last four games at Wrigley Field. They’re also 62-20 in their last 82 games during the second game of a series, are 43-16 in their last 59 games versus NL Central opponents and are 36-15 in their last 51 games after allowing two runs or less in their previous game. On the other side, the Cubs are 17-35 in their last 52 games versus National League West opponents.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES DODGERS -165