Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction & Picks - MLB

USA - MLB

Chicago Cubs
4/23/25 19:00
Los Angeles Dodgers

Prediction:

 

Over 9.5 Runs

 

New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply

 by Lou Aguila | in MLB Picks

The Chicago Cubs eye their fourth win in five gams on Wednesday when they tussle up again with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs have now usurped the No.1 spot in the National League Central after winning three of their last four games, including Tuesday’s 11-10 F/10 win over the Dodgers in Game 1. Chicago’s offense continues to churn out runs, recording 10+ runs for the second time in four games. In the last five games, the Cubs average 6.8 runs per game on .294 batting average.

After displaying terrific in their last three games, the Dodgers conceded 11 runs with starter Dustin May taking the massive loss after surrendering 7 earned runs in 5.1 innings vs. the Cubs on Tuesday. Los Angeles is pitching a solid 3.82 ERA in the season, but it’s also clear the team hasn’t quite established a semblance of consistency in their pitching staff.

Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
5 Los Angeles Dodgers
0.574 162 93 69
6 Chicago Cubs
0.568 162 92 70

Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers Latest Matches

Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Latest matches
W L L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 22, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
11 :  10
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 19, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
6 :  2
Arizona Diamondbacks

Apr 18, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
13 :  11
Arizona Diamondbacks

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
4 :  2
Chicago Cubs

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
10 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
2 :  4
Chicago Cubs
W W L W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Apr 22, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
11 :  10
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 19, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
6 :  2
Arizona Diamondbacks

Apr 18, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
13 :  11
Arizona Diamondbacks

Apr 9, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
2 :  6
Texas Rangers

Apr 8, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
10 :  6
Texas Rangers

Apr 7, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
7 :  0
Texas Rangers
W L W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
4 :  2
Chicago Cubs

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
10 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
2 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
0 :  16
Chicago Cubs

Apr 11, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
3 :  0
Chicago Cubs

Apr 1, 2025 - MLB

Athletics
4 :  7
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers Latest matches
W W W L W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 22, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
11 :  10
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 20, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
0 :  1
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 19, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
4 :  3
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 18, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
0 :  3
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
8 :  7
Colorado Rockies

Apr 15, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  2
Colorado Rockies
W L L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
8 :  7
Colorado Rockies

Apr 15, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  2
Colorado Rockies

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  3
Colorado Rockies

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
2 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
0 :  16
Chicago Cubs

Apr 11, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
3 :  0
Chicago Cubs
L W W L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 22, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
11 :  10
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 20, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
0 :  1
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 19, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
4 :  3
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 18, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
0 :  3
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 9, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  6
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 8, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
8 :  2
Los Angeles Dodgers

Chicago Cubs against Los Angeles Dodgers : Head to Head (H2H)

Chicago Cubs

50 %

Los Angeles Dodgers

50 %

Apr 22, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
11 :  10
Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
2 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
0 :  16
Chicago Cubs

Apr 11, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
3 :  0
Chicago Cubs

Mar 19, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
3 :  6
Los Angeles Dodgers

Mar 18, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
1 :  4
Los Angeles Dodgers

Chicago Cubs - Los Angeles Dodgers Key Points

  1. The total has gone OVER in 14 of Chicago Cubs' last 20 games.
  2. The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chicago Cubs' last 15 games against LA Dodgers.
  3. The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers' last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago Cubs.
  4. The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers' last 9 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division division.

Our Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction

Fearless Forecast: Dodgers, Cubs produce another high-scoring game at Wrigley Field.

With 8 mph winds blowing out towards the left side of Wrigley Field, there’s a strong possibility we will see another high-scoring affair in Game 2. Matthew Boyd (1-2, 2.01 ERA) has already been confirmed to start on Tuesday, while the Dodgers haven’t announced their starter yet. Regardless of the starting pitchers' matchup, this game has OVER written all over it because of the sheer firepower both squads possess. The Dodgers and the Cubs averaged 13.0 runs in their last three matchups, with the latter scoring 10.0 runs per game. The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers' last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago Cubs. The total has hit OVER in 14 of the Chicago Cubs' last 20 games. Our betting prediction for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs: Over 9.5 Runs.

Prediction:

 

Over 9.5 Runs

 

All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.

Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks