The Los Angeles Dodgers are heavy -210 favorites in Tarik Skubal's team debut.
With Skubal at the top of his game, and likely to get plenty of run support from an offense that's heating up, I'm backing the road team to win by margin with my Dodgers vs. Cubs predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, August 4.
Who will win Dodgers vs Cubs today: Dodgers -1.5 (-125)
Tarik Skubal is in peak form as he begins a new chapter with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He's posted a stingy 2.03 ERA and 2.41 xFIP, and punched out nearly 12 batters per nine innings, over his last five starts.
While the Chicago Cubs have hit lefties well over the past month, Skubal is almost untouchable when he’s pitching like this.
Javier Assad has almost no strikeout ability, and that will get him into trouble against a Dodgers squad leading the majors in wOBA and OPS vs. righties.
Play to -135.
COVERS INTEL: Skubal leads all of today's projected starters with a 34.2 K% over the last month.
Dodgers vs Cubs Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (+100)
Skubal limits runs effectively no matter the opponent. He's started six games against teams ranking Top-10 in OPS vs. left-handed pitching and managed a sparkling 1.95 ERA along the way.
His 0.93 HR/9 rate combined with elite control and a high strikeout percentage should help him navigate through a tough Cubs lineup without too much damage.
The Dodgers could score their fair share against Assad and a bullpen in middling form. Even so, it’ll be tough for this contest to go Over with the Cubs unlikely to contribute much against Skubal.
Bet to -110.
- ML/RL bets: 69-62, -7.10 units
- Over/Under bets: 72-54-5, +9.24 units
Dodgers vs Cubs weather
The forecast calls for temperatures in the low 80s with 7 mph winds blowing out. Boost to the bats.
Dodgers vs Cubs odds
- Moneyline: Dodgers -210 | Cubs +170
- Run line: Dodgers -1.5 (-125) | Cubs +1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: Over 9 (+100) | Under 9 (-120)
Dodgers vs Cubs trend
Los Angeles owns a 53-60 O/U record this season. Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Cubs.
How to watch Dodgers vs Cubs and game info
| Location | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| First pitch | 8:05 p.m. ET |
| TV | TBS |
| Dodgers starting pitcher | Tarik Skubal (7-5, 2.79 ERA) |
| Cubs starting pitcher | Javier Assad (6-1, 3.75 ERA) |
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