The Chicago Cubs are the hottest team in baseball, and they’ll head west to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tape-measuring series beginning tonight.
My Cubs vs. Dodgers predictions and MLB picks call for Chicago to stay hot and outscore Los Angeles in the series opener on Friday, April 24.
Who will win Cubs vs Dodgers tonight: Cubs moneyline (+140)
The Chicago Cubs have averaged 6.5 runs per game while pacing the majors in wOBA during their 12-3 heater, and the Los Angeles Dodgers check in at 4.6 runs per game with a 12th-ranked wOBA over the same stretch.
Chicago right-hander Jameson Taillon has posted a rock-solid 3.48 ERA since the beginning of the 2024 campaign, so he should hold the Dodgers in check just enough for the Cubbies to eke out the win.
Don’t overlook Los Angeles’ promising youngster Emmet Sheehan either, who enters tonight with an underwhelming 5.85 ERA and 4.01 xFIP.
COVERS INTEL: The Chicago Cubs own the second-lowest strikeout rate in the majors during their 12-3 hot streak.
Cubs vs Dodgers Over/Under pick: Over 8.5 (-140)
With the wind forecasted to be blowing out modestly at Dodger Stadium, I expect both the Cubs and Dodgers to have success at the dish.
In addition to Sheehan's noted early-season struggles, the Cubs have eclipsed their team total in 12 of the past 15 games (+9.10 Units / 52% ROI), and the full game Over has hit in 12 of Chicago's last 17 contests (+7.60 Units / 40% ROI).
- ML/RL bets: 9-7, +2.64 units
- Over/Under bets: 4-5, -1.64 units
Cubs vs Dodgers odds
- Moneyline: Cubs +140 | Dodgers -170
- Run line: Cubs +1.5 (-150) | Dodgers -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-140) | Under 8.5 (+120)
Cubs vs Dodgers trend
Chicago has won its last nine games (+9.40 Units / 83% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Cubs vs. Dodgers.
How to watch Cubs vs Dodgers and game info
| Location | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| First pitch | 10:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Apple TV+ |
| Cubs starting pitcher | Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.97 ERA) |
| Dodgers starting pitcher | Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 5.85 ERA) |
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