The Chicago Cubs will look to improve on a 39-30 record when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Wednesday.
It's a pitching duel between Kyle Hendricks for the Chicago Cubs (2-3 on the year) and Mike Bolsinger for Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 so far).
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.6-3.8 win for the Cubs. A 4.6-3.8 result in favor of the Cubs is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Chicago (39-30) will face the 39-33 Dodgers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers odds would favor the Cubs if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 4 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Chicago owns the No. 19 ranking for hits at 8.38 per game. By contrast, the Los Angeles Dodgers are rated No. 18 in the same category at 8.39 per game.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Chicago has the No. 6-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Dodgers own the No. 3 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dodgers got to extra innings, but lost when they got there against Chicago on Tuesday; it was a 1-0 final at Wrigley Field in MLB wagering action.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Chicago, Thursday, June 25th